Waltham Holy Cross Primary Academy

Details

Age Range4-11 years
GenderMixed
TypeAcademy, Academy sponsor led
Religious CharacterNone
Local AuthorityEssex
AddressQuendon Drive, EN9 1LG
URN147265

School Census

Total 587
Girls/Boys 299/288
Girls/Boys Ratio 50.9%/49.1%
% pupils where English not first language 22.5%
No. pupils eligible for free school meals 129
Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support 11.2%

Ofsted Ratings

Ofsted Inspections
Start DateOfsted Rating
26/03/2024 Good
12/12/2017 Inadequate
05/02/2015 Good
Inspection Date 26/03/2024
Quality of Education Good
Behaviour and Attitudes Outstanding
Personal Development Good
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Outstanding
Inspection Date 12/12/2017
Quality of Education No Judgement
Behaviour and Attitudes No Judgement
Personal Development No Judgement
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Inadequate
Inspection Date 05/02/2015
Quality of Education No Judgement
Behaviour and Attitudes No Judgement
Personal Development No Judgement
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Good

Primary Results

Primary Results 2024
TypeScore
Pupils meeting the expected standard64%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard8%
Reading106
Maths105
Reading Progress-
Writing Progress-
Maths Progress-
Primary Results 2023
TypeScore
Pupils meeting the expected standard56
Pupils achieving at a higher standard5
Reading105
Maths102
Reading Progress-0.2
Writing Progress-0.9
Maths Progress-1.9
Primary Results 2019
TypeScore
Pupils meeting the expected standard-
Pupils achieving at a higher standard-
Reading-
Maths-
Reading Progress-
Writing Progress-
Maths Progress-
Primary Results 2018
TypeScore
Pupils meeting the expected standard-
Pupils achieving at a higher standard-
Reading-
Maths-
Reading Progress-
Writing Progress-
Maths Progress-

Primary Admissions

First preference v Offers 1.00%
Total Applications108
As First Preference68
As second preference19
As third preference14
Total Offers Made70
first preference offers68
second preference offers1
third preference offers0
First preference v Offers 1.00%
Total Applications117
As First Preference61
As second preference24
As third preference19
Total Offers Made83
first preference offers61
second preference offers9
third preference offers2
First preference v Offers 1.00%
Total Applications91
As First Preference50
As second preference17
As third preference13
Total Offers Made65
first preference offers50
second preference offers4
third preference offers1
First preference v Offers 1.02%
Total Applications85
As First Preference51
As second preference11
As third preference15
Total Offers Made71
first preference offers50
second preference offers4
third preference offers3
First preference v Offers 1.00%
Total Applications75
As First Preference40
As second preference7
As third preference10
Total Offers Made57
first preference offers40
second preference offers3
third preference offers0

Parents View

My child is happy at this school.
strongly agree60%
agree33%
disagree4%
strongly disagree2%
don't know1%
My child feels safe at this school.
strongly agree65%
agree29%
disagree4%
strongly disagree0%
don't know2%
The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.
strongly agree43%
agree44%
disagree10%
strongly disagree1%
don't know2%
My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.
strongly agree6%
agree9%
disagree6%
strongly disagree2%
don't know12%
not applicable64%
The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.
strongly agree53%
agree38%
disagree6%
strongly disagree2%
don't know2%
When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly
strongly agree26%
agree26%
disagree11%
strongly disagree6%
don't know1%
not applicable30%
Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?
yes21%
no79%
My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.
strongly agree38%
agree27%
disagree16%
strongly disagree19%
dont know0%
The school has high expectations for my child.
strongly agree40%
agree42%
disagree8%
strongly disagree2%
don't know7%
My child does well at this school.
strongly agree51%
agree39%
disagree5%
strongly disagree3%
don't know1%
The school lets me know how my child is doing.
strongly agree46%
agree46%
disagree6%
strongly disagree3%
don't know0%
There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.
strongly agree47%
agree39%
disagree4%
strongly disagree2%
don't know8%
My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.
strongly agree62%
agree33%
disagree3%
strongly disagree1%
don't know2%
The school supports my child's wider personal development.
strongly agree40%
agree36%
disagree13%
strongly disagree3%
don't know7%
I would recommend this school to another parent.
yes87%
no13%

Ethnicity

time period2023-24
white british ethnic origin54.6%
any other white background ethnic origin20.4%
any other mixed background ethnic origin5.5%
african ethnic origin4.9%
white and black caribbean ethnic origin3.4%
any other ethnic group ethnic origin2.1%
any other black background ethnic origin1.6%
indian ethnic origin1.5%
any other asian background ethnic origin1.5%
white and asian ethnic origin1.3%
white and black african ethnic origin0.6%
time period2022-23
white british ethnic origin58.9%
any other white background ethnic origin19.1%
african ethnic origin4.1%
any other mixed background ethnic origin3.7%
white and black caribbean ethnic origin3.6%
any other ethnic group ethnic origin1.9%
any other black background ethnic origin1.7%
white and asian ethnic origin1.5%
any other asian background ethnic origin1.4%
indian ethnic origin1.2%

Nearby Schools

King Harold Business & Enterprise Academy

(0.32 mi)

Ofsted Rating: Good

Age: 11-16, Gender: Mixed

Address: Broomstick Hall Road, , EN9 1LF