Holy Cross Catholic Primary School
| Type | Primary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Queens Drive Swindon Wiltshire SN3 1AR |
| Phone | 01793527679 |
| Reference Number | 136981 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 384 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 46.88%
Girls: 53.13% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 11.5% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 76% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 28.2 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 27 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 29 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 20 | 29 | 49 |
| 2 | 27 | 33 | 60 |
| 3 | 24 | 26 | 50 |
| 4 | 32 | 28 | 60 |
| 5 | 21 | 36 | 57 |
| 6 | 30 | 30 | 60 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Indian | 65.4% |
| White, British | 9.1% |
| African | 8.6% |
| White, Other | 7% |
| Asian, Other | 2.9% |
| White & Asian | 2.6% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.3% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.5% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.5% |
| Pakistani | 0.5% |
| Caribbean | 0.3% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Inspection Date | 2023-09-28 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-07-03 | School inspection: | School inspection: |
| 2021-05-06 | Monitoring visit | Monitoring visit |
| 2021-01-27 | Monitoring visit | Monitoring visit |
| 2019-10-02 | School inspection: | School inspection: |
| 2017-05-09 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2014-06-18 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2013-01-15 | Interim assessment | Interim assessment |
| 2012-02-14 | Academy conversion letter | Academy conversion letter |
| Previously as Holy Rood Catholic Junior School | ||
| 2009-10-22 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2007-02-06 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2001-05-09 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
| 2009-10-22 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2007-02-06 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2001-05-09 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 103 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | 102 | Unlock | Unlock |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | -2.4 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Writing | -2.6 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | -2.4 | Unlock | Unlock |
How many students meet the standards
Note: Exam results were not published in 2020, 2021 or 2022 due to the pandemic.
Sample
UnlockAverage Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
Note: Exam results were not published in 2020, 2021 or 2022 due to the pandemic.
Sample
UnlockProgress Scores
Note: Exam results were not published in 2020, 2021 or 2022 due to the pandemic.
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
Sample
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Drove Primary School
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0.23 miles |
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Lainesmead Primary School and Nursery
Southview Avenue, Old Walcot, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN3 1EA |
0.32 miles |
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Mountford Manor Primary School
Bothwell Road, Walcot, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN3 3EZ |
0.38 miles |
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Holy Rood Catholic Primary School
Groundwell Road, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN1 2LU |
0.59 miles |
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Gorse Hill Primary School
Avening Street, Gorse Hill, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN2 8BZ |
0.77 miles |
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King William Street Church of England Primary School
King William Street, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN1 3LB |
0.83 miles |
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Goddard Park Community Primary School
Welcombe Avenue, Park North, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN3 2QN |
0.91 miles |
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Lethbridge Primary School
Lethbridge Road, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN1 4BY |
1.03 miles |
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OakTree Nursery and Primary School
Priory Road, Park South, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN3 2HA |
1.07 miles |
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Holy Family Catholic Primary School
Marlowe Avenue, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN3 2PT |
1.08 miles |
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Nyland School
Nyland Road, Nythe, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN3 3RD |
1.14 miles |
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Nythe Primary School
Nyland Road, Nythe, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN3 3RR |
1.15 miles |
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The Croft Primary School
Marlborough Lane, The Croft Primary School, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN3 1RA |
1.21 miles |
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Lawn Primary and Nursery School
Cleeve Lawn, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN3 1LE |
1.23 miles |
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Ferndale Primary School & Nursery
Wiltshire Avenue, Wiltshire Avenue, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN2 1NX |
1.28 miles |
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Colebrook Junior School
Towcester Road, Stratton St Margaret, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN3 4AS |
1.28 miles |
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Colebrook Infant Academy
Towcester Road, Coleview, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN3 4AS |
1.28 miles |
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Robert Le Kyng Primary School
Westcott Street, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN1 5HS |
1.33 miles |
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Eldene Nursery and Primary School
Colingsmead, Eldene, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN3 3TQ |
1.42 miles |
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Grange Junior School
Grange Drive, Stratton St Margaret, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN3 4JY |
1.42 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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St Joseph's Catholic College
Ocotal Way, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN3 3LR |
0.2 miles |
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New College Swindon
New College Drive, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN3 1AH |
0.53 miles |
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Lawn Manor Academy
Salcombe Grove, Swindon, SN3 1ER |
0.56 miles |
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UTC Swindon
Bristol Street, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN1 5ET |
1.16 miles |
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Crowdys Hill School
Jefferies Avenue, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN2 7HJ |
1.24 miles |
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The Commonweal School
The Mall, Old Town, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN1 4JE |
1.3 miles |
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Swindon Academy
Beech Avenue, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN2 1JR |
1.54 miles |
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The Dorcan Academy
St Paul's Drive, Covingham, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN3 5DA |
1.59 miles |
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St Luke's Academy
Cricklade Road, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN2 7AS |
1.98 miles |
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Kingsdown School
Hyde Rd, Stratton St Margaret, Swindon, SN2 7SH |
2.04 miles |
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Nova Hreod Academy
Akers Way, Moredon, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN2 2NQ |
2.09 miles |
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The Deanery CofE Academy
Peglars Way, Wichelstowe, Swindon, SN1 7DA |
2.15 miles |
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The Ridgeway School & Sixth Form College
Inverary Road, Wroughton, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN4 9DJ |
2.55 miles |
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Lydiard Park Academy
Grange Park Way, Grange Park, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN5 6HN |
3.41 miles |
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Abbey Park School
The Learning Campus, Redhouse Way, Swindon, SN25 2ND |
3.59 miles |
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Uplands School
The Learning Campus, Tadpole Lane, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN25 2NB |
3.67 miles |
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Maranatha Christian School
Queenlaines Farm, Sevenhampton, Wiltshire, SN6 7SQ |
3.83 miles |
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Great Western Academy
William Morris Way, Tadpole Garden Village, Swindon, SN25 2PP |
4.09 miles |
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Churchward School
William Morris Way, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN25 2PP |
4.13 miles |
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Bradon Forest School
The Peak, Purton, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN5 4AT |
4.78 miles |