Holy Cross Catholic Primary School
| Type | Primary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Address | 2 Beaumont Road St Jude's Plymouth Devon PL4 9BE |
| Phone | 01752225420 |
| Reference Number | 140726 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 306 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 50.98%
Girls: 49.02% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 18.3% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 41.2% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 28.8 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 24 | 19 | 43 |
| 2 | 23 | 22 | 45 |
| 3 | 21 | 20 | 41 |
| 4 | 24 | 21 | 45 |
| 5 | 21 | 23 | 44 |
| 6 | 23 | 21 | 44 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 36.3% |
| White, Other | 14.7% |
| Indian | 10.5% |
| African | 7.2% |
| Asian, Other | 3.9% |
| White & Asian | 3.3% |
| White & Black (African) | 3.3% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 2% |
| Mixed, Other | 2% |
| Chinese | 1.3% |
| Unclassified | 1% |
| Pakistani | 0.7% |
| Irish | 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 | 2023-01-25 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2022-11-23 | School inspection: | School inspection: |
| 2014-04-03 | Academy conversion letter | Academy conversion letter |
| Previously as Holy Cross Catholic Primary School | ||
| 2011-01-07 | Interim assessment | Interim assessment |
| 2008-06-04 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2006-11-16 | Curriculum and development visit | Curriculum and development visit |
| 2004-10-04 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
| 2011-01-07 | Interim assessment | Interim assessment |
| 2008-06-04 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2006-11-16 | Curriculum and development visit | Curriculum and development visit |
| 2004-10-04 | 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 | 103 | 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 | 0.1 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | -2 | 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
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Mount Street Primary School
Mount Street, Greenbank, Plymouth, PL4 8NZ |
0.27 miles |
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Salisbury Road Primary School
Salisbury Road, Plymouth, Devon, PL4 8QZ |
0.4 miles |
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Fletewood School at Derry Villas
88 North Road East, Plymouth, Devon, PL4 6AN |
0.53 miles |
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Pilgrim Primary Academy
Oxford Street, Plymouth, Devon, PL1 5BQ |
0.67 miles |
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Prince Rock Primary School
Embankment Road, Plymouth, Devon, PL4 9JF |
0.69 miles |
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St Andrew's Cof E VA Primary School
Citadel Road, Plymouth, Devon, PL1 3AY |
0.81 miles |
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St Peter's CofE Primary School
Rendle Street, Plymouth, Devon, PL1 1TP |
0.83 miles |
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The Cathedral School of St Mary
Cecil Street, Stonehouse, Plymouth, Devon, PL1 5HW |
0.85 miles |
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Lipson Vale Primary School
Bernice Terrace, Lipson, Plymouth, Devon, PL4 7HW |
0.87 miles |
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Hyde Park Infants' School
Hyde Park Road, Mutley, Plymouth, PL3 4RS |
0.97 miles |
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Hyde Park Junior School
Hyde Park Road, Mutley, Plymouth, Devon, PL3 4RH |
1 miles |
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Stuart Road Primary Academy
Palmerston Street, Stoke, Plymouth, Devon, PL1 5LL |
1.13 miles |
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High Street Primary Academy
High Street, Stonehouse, Plymouth, Devon, PL1 3SJ |
1.28 miles |
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Oreston Community Academy
Oreston Road, Plymstock, Plymouth, Devon, PL9 7JY |
1.32 miles |
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Laira Green Primary School
Bramley Road, Laira, Plymouth, Devon, PL3 6BP |
1.34 miles |
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St George's CofE Primary Academy
Admiralty Street, Stonehouse, Plymouth, Devon, PL1 3RX |
1.39 miles |
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King's School
Hartley Road, Mannamead, Plymouth, Devon, PL3 5LW |
1.42 miles |
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High View School
2 Torridge Way, Efford, Plymouth, Devon, PL3 6JQ |
1.48 miles |
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Compton CofE Primary School
Higher Compton Road, Plymouth, Devon, PL3 5JB |
1.5 miles |
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Stoke Damerel Primary Academy
Collingwood Road, Stoke, Plymouth, Devon, PL1 5PA |
1.53 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Plymouth High School for Girls
St Lawrence Road, Plymouth, Devon, PL4 6HT |
0.53 miles |
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Lipson Co-operative Academy
Bernice Terrace, Lipson, Plymouth, Devon, PL4 7PG |
0.87 miles |
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Plymouth College
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0.93 miles |
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Millbay Academy
22 Millbay Road, Plymouth, Devon, PL1 3EG |
0.97 miles |
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Devonport High School for Boys
Paradise Road, Stoke, Plymouth, Devon, PL1 5QP |
1.33 miles |
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Stoke Damerel Community College
Somerset Place, Stoke, Plymouth, Devon, PL3 4BD |
1.37 miles |
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Scott Medical and Healthcare College
Somerset Place, Stoke, Plymouth, Devon, PL3 4BD |
1.37 miles |
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City College Plymouth
Kings Road, Devonport, Plymouth, Devon, PL1 5QG |
1.58 miles |
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Devonport High School for Girls
Lyndhurst Road, Peverell, Plymouth, Devon, PL2 3DL |
1.69 miles |
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UTC Plymouth
Park Avenue, Devonport, Plymouth, PL1 4RL |
1.97 miles |
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Eggbuckland Community College
Westcott Close, Eggbuckland, Plymouth, Devon, PL6 5YB |
2 miles |
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Plymstock School
Church Road, Plymstock, Plymouth, Devon, PL9 9AZ |
2.04 miles |
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St Boniface's RC College
21 Boniface Lane, Crownhill, Plymouth, Devon, PL5 3AG |
2.33 miles |
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All Saints Church of England Academy
Pennycross, Plymouth, Devon, PL5 3NE |
2.38 miles |
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Coombe Dean School
Charnhill Way, Elburton, Plymouth, Devon, PL9 8ES |
2.66 miles |
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Marine Academy Plymouth
Trevithick Road, Plymouth, PL5 2AF |
3.07 miles |
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Cann Bridge School
23 Eden Valley Gardens, Estover, Plymouth, Devon, PL6 8EE |
3.07 miles |
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Tor Bridge High
Miller Way, Estover, Plymouth, Devon, PL6 8UN |
3.1 miles |
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Hele's School
Seymour Road, Plympton, Plymouth, Devon, PL7 4LT |
3.25 miles |
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Mount Tamar School
Row Lane, Higher St Budeaux, Plymouth, Devon, PL5 2EF |
3.25 miles |