Stoke Holy Cross Primary School, Norwich

In its own words: "Stoke Holy Cross Primary School aims to support all its pupils and staff in reaching their full potential within the context of the 21st century. The school provides a welcoming, caring ethos, with staff and pupils working in full partnership with parents, governors, other schools and the wider community."

From the headteacher's welcome: "Stoke Holy Cross Primary is a happy, creative, welcoming and “good” (OFSTED 2019) primary school and I am very pleased to be the Head Teacher."

In 2025, 84% of Year 6 pupils at Stoke Holy Cross Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 76% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 73% and 70% in Norfolk and 77% and 75% across England.

Results rose from 58% in reading and 65% in maths in 2024.

With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.

For September 2026 entry, 17 families put Stoke Holy Cross Primary School as their first choice and 65 named it as one of their preferences, for 19 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Stoke Holy Cross Primary School are Poringland Primary School (2 miles, Good, 77% reading, 77% maths); Newton Flotman Church of England Primary Academy (2.6 miles, Requires improvement, 71% reading, 64% maths); Edith Cavell Academy and Nursery (2.9 miles, Good, 89% reading, 86% maths); and Mulbarton Primary School (2.9 miles, Good, 83% reading, 76% maths).

Stoke Holy Cross Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 3 of these 4 schools.

5.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 2.1% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

Stoke Holy Cross Primary School had 12 teachers in 2026, one for every 16 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.

There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Stoke Holy Cross Primary School.

4 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Harrold Place (adjacent), 140 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 5 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences and other theft. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Norfolk (28).

Stoke Holy Cross Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.