Holy Cross Catholic Primary School, London
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 3 years agoOverall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Holy Cross is an outstanding school where children thrive academically and personally. Teachers inspire pupils with engaging lessons that make them think, and all pupils - including those with special needs - make excellent progress. The school creates a wonderful sense of community where pupils are proud to learn and develop into confident, well-rounded individuals ready for secondary school.
Key Strengths
- Outstanding teaching and learning in key stages 1 and 2 with pupils making rapid progress in English and mathematics
- Strong leadership team with a dedicated headteacher and effective middle leaders who support school development
- Excellent provision for spiritual, moral, social and cultural development that prepares pupils well for life in modern Britain
- Pupils with special educational needs make excellent progress through accurate identification and adapted teaching
- Very effective use of pupil premium funding to support disadvantaged pupils
Areas for Improvement
- Early years provision is not yet at the same high quality as the rest of the school
- Need to ensure carefully planned activities in early years enable children of all abilities to make rapid progress
- Strengthen quality of teaching and learning within early years provision
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective with robust procedures in place, regular staff training on issues including radicalisation and child exploitation, and pupils demonstrating security through self-assured attitudes.
Extracurricular Activities
Chess club, film club, French club, music tuition, after-school clubs, buddy system for peer support
Holy Cross Catholic Primary School is an outstanding school where leaders and governors are dedicated to enabling pupils to fulfil their potential and become well-rounded, resilient individuals. Pupils are excited about learning, with very high attendance levels demonstrating their eagerness.
At a Glance
16.9%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 72% to 83%. Maths has remained stable at around 83%. Writing has improved from 79% to 83%.
Class Sizes
28.8
Avg class size
30.0
Infant (KS1)
29.5
KS2
8
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
110%
Over capacity
231 pupils
210 capacity
21 places over capacity
Area Demand Pressure - London
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for London
Admissions Demand - Lewisham
Places available
3,494
Applications
2,939
Got 1st preference
90.0%
Got preferred school
99.2%
Primary admissions across Lewisham (2025/26)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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Teachers & Staff
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School Funding
Annual funding per pupil, total budget, pupil premium grants, and how the school's resources compare to similar schools nationally.
Pupil Absence2024/25
3.99408%
Overall absence
9.83607%
Persistent absence
183
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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