Holy Cross Catholic Primary School
Details
| Age Range | 4-11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy converter |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Local Authority | Birmingham |
| Address | Laburnum Drive, B76 2SP |
| School Website | www.holycross-sch.net/ |
| Telephone | 1216752158 |
| URN | 140525 |
School Census
| Total | 211 |
| Girls/Boys | 110/101 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 52.1%/47.9% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 9.0% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 26 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 10.4% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 24/04/2013 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 24/04/2013 | Good |
| 23/11/2010 | Good |
| Inspection Date | 24/04/2013 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 23/11/2010 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Primary Results
| Primary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 79% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 10% |
| Reading | 110 |
| Maths | 107 |
| Reading Progress | - |
| Writing Progress | - |
| Maths Progress | - |
| Primary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 73 |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 13 |
| Reading | 107.0 |
| Maths | 106.0 |
| Reading Progress | 3.9 |
| Writing Progress | 3.0 |
| Maths Progress | 4.3 |
| Primary Results 2019 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 70% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 13% |
| Reading | 106.0 |
| Maths | 105.0 |
| Reading Progress | 2.7 |
| Writing Progress | 3.1 |
| Maths Progress | 1.8 |
| Primary Results 2018 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 77% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 17% |
| Reading | 107 |
| Maths | 107 |
| Reading Progress | -0.4 |
| Writing Progress | -2.0 |
| Maths Progress | -0.6 |
Primary Admissions
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 59 |
| As First Preference | 22 |
| As second preference | 16 |
| As third preference | 21 |
| Total Offers Made | 23 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 22 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.27% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 75 |
| As First Preference | 38 |
| As second preference | 21 |
| As third preference | 16 |
| Total Offers Made | 30 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 30 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.27% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 96 |
| As First Preference | 38 |
| As second preference | 31 |
| As third preference | 27 |
| Total Offers Made | 30 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 30 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.30% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 98 |
| As First Preference | 39 |
| As second preference | 27 |
| As third preference | 32 |
| Total Offers Made | 30 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 30 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.17% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 99 |
| As First Preference | 34 |
| As second preference | 32 |
| As third preference | 32 |
| Total Offers Made | 30 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 29 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.07% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 95 |
| As First Preference | 32 |
| As second preference | 26 |
| As third preference | 37 |
| Total Offers Made | 30 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 30 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 88 |
| As First Preference | 23 |
| As second preference | 38 |
| As third preference | 27 |
| Total Offers Made | 30 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 23 |
| second preference offers | 5 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.23% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 88 |
| As First Preference | 37 |
| As second preference | 27 |
| As third preference | 24 |
| Total Offers Made | 30 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 30 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.30% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 88 |
| As First Preference | 35 |
| As second preference | 21 |
| As third preference | 32 |
| Total Offers Made | 30 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 27 |
| second preference offers | 3 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.31% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 77 |
| As First Preference | 38 |
| As second preference | 22 |
| As third preference | 17 |
| Total Offers Made | 30 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 29 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.04% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 65 |
| As First Preference | 27 |
| As second preference | 18 |
| As third preference | 20 |
| Total Offers Made | 30 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 26 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 3 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 79% |
| agree | 19% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 83% |
| agree | 17% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 73% |
| agree | 25% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 10% |
| agree | 8% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 8% |
| not applicable | 68% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 62% |
| agree | 35% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 43% |
| agree | 17% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 2% |
| not applicable | 32% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 0% |
| no | 0% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 0% |
| agree | 0% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| dont know | 0% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 68% |
| agree | 30% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 60% |
| agree | 38% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 51% |
| agree | 41% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 57% |
| agree | 40% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 59% |
| agree | 37% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 52% |
| agree | 37% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 8% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 98% |
| no | 2% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 75.4% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 6.6% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 5.2% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 4.7% |
| irish ethnic origin | 2.4% |
| indian ethnic origin | 2.4% |
| african ethnic origin | 2.4% |
| chinese ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 76.8% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 7.1% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 5.7% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 4.3% |
| indian ethnic origin | 2.8% |
| irish ethnic origin | 1.9% |
| african ethnic origin | 0.9% |
Nearby Schools
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Ofsted Rating: Requires improvement
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Hollyfield Primary School
(0.58 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
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Address: Hollyfield Road, , B75 7SG