Waltham Holy Cross Primary Academy

Waltham Holy Cross Primary Academy has shown positive progress since becoming part of NET Academies Trust, demonstrating a solid overall performance categorized as good. The school fosters a nurturing environment where pupils exhibit outstanding behaviour and attitudes toward learning. There's a consistent and ambitious curriculum in place, particularly strong in English and mathematics, helping children to prepare well for their educational journey. Leaders are praised for their effective management and the collaboration between the school and the trust has led to a swift improvement in teaching quality and student engagement. Despite the challenges posed by previous instabilities, the recent changes have started to yield significant improvements.

Strengths

• Pupils display exceptional behaviour and positive attitudes towards learning.
• The school has a well-structured and ambitious curriculum.
• Effective prioritization of English and mathematics enhances pupil knowledge.
• Strong support for reading development helps pupils become confident readers.
• Rapid improvements are evident in school leadership and governance.

Areas for Improvement

• Some subjects show a legacy of less effective curriculum planning leading to knowledge gaps.
• Further adaptations to the curriculum are needed to close knowledge gaps more quickly.

• Primary Schools
• Secondary Schools

Waltham Holy Cross Primary Academy is part of Net Academies Trust, which runs 9 schools. The nearest others:

• Katherines Primary Academy and Nursery Harlow
• Jerounds Primary Academy Harlow
• Longwood Primary Academy Harlow
• Abbotsweld Primary Academy Harlow
• Latton Green Primary Academy Harlow
• Tany's Dell Primary School and Nursery Harlow
• Fawbert and Barnard's Primary School Old Harlow
• Harlowbury Primary School Harlow

What is Waltham Holy Cross Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?

The latest Ofsted rating for Waltham Holy Cross Primary Academy is Good, from an inspection in May 2024.

When was Waltham Holy Cross Primary Academy last inspected by Ofsted?

Waltham Holy Cross Primary Academy was last inspected in May 2024.

How many pupils does Waltham Holy Cross Primary Academy have?

Waltham Holy Cross Primary Academy has 598 pupils on roll.

What age range does Waltham Holy Cross Primary Academy cover?

Waltham Holy Cross Primary Academy for pupils aged 3 to 11.

What are Waltham Holy Cross Primary Academy's SATs (KS2) results?

In 2025, 73% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.

Where is Waltham Holy Cross Primary Academy?

Waltham Holy Cross Primary Academy is at Quendon Drive, Waltham Abbey, Essex, EN9 1LG.