Waltham Holy Cross Primary Academy
| Type | Primary |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Quendon Drive Waltham Abbey Essex EN9 1LG |
| Phone | 01992713191 |
| Reference Number | 147265 |
Description
betaWaltham Holy Cross Primary Academy is a thriving community situated in Waltham Abbey, providing a safe and happy environment for children to learn, grow, and develop into confident individuals. The school invites future parents and carers to take part in prospective parent tours, which are specifically scheduled for Reception applications for 2024. The tours offer a guided visit, often led by the Head of School or a member of the Senior Leadership Team, to provide an insight into the school's facilities and answer questions about the educational experience. Applications for places open on November 6, 2023, with the closing date set for January 15, 2024. The school is part of the Net Academies group and looks forward to meeting interested families for the upcoming academic year.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 617 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 49.27%
Girls: 50.73% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 27% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 26.6% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 27.7 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 28.8 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 26.9 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 45 | 38 | 83 |
| 2 | 42 | 44 | 86 |
| 3 | 28 | 42 | 70 |
| 4 | 37 | 51 | 88 |
| 5 | 40 | 50 | 90 |
| 6 | 44 | 33 | 77 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 54.6% |
| White, Other | 20.4% |
| Mixed, Other | 5.5% |
| African | 4.9% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 3.4% |
| Indian | 1.5% |
| Asian, Other | 1.5% |
| White & Asian | 1.3% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.6% |
| Unclassified | 0.5% |
| Caribbean | 0.5% |
| Irish | 0.3% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Outstanding |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Outstanding |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Inspection Date | 2024-05-20 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-03-26 | School inspection: | School 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 | 105 | 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 | -0.2 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Writing | -0.9 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | -1.9 | Unlock | Unlock |
How many students meet the standards
Sample
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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.
Sample
UnlockProgress 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.
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Leverton Primary School
Honey Lane, Waltham Abbey, Essex, EN9 3BE |
0.73 miles |
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Hillhouse CofE Primary School
Ninefields Estate, Waltham Abbey, Essex, EN9 3EL |
0.75 miles |
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Holdbrook Primary School and Nursery
Longcroft Drive, Waltham Cross, Hertfordshire, EN8 7QG |
1.2 miles |
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Upshire Primary Foundation School
Upshire Road, Upshire, Waltham Abbey, Essex, EN9 3PX |
1.25 miles |
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (Wx)
Royal Avenue, Waltham Cross, Hertfordshire, EN8 7EN |
1.49 miles |
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Four Swannes Primary School
King Edward Road, Waltham Cross, Hertfordshire, EN8 7HH |
1.59 miles |
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Downfield Primary School
Downfield Road, Cheshunt, Waltham Cross, Hertfordshire, EN8 8SS |
1.61 miles |
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Keys Meadow Primary School
84 Tysoe Avenue, Enfield, Middlesex, EN3 6FB |
1.7 miles |
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Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School
Longlands Close, Crossbrook Street, Holy Trinity School, Waltham Cross, Hertfordshire, EN8 8LU |
1.9 miles |
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Prince of Wales Primary School
Salisbury Road, Enfield, EN3 6HG |
1.92 miles |
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High Beech CofE Primary School
Mott Street, High Beech, Loughton, Essex, IG10 4AP |
1.98 miles |
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Millbrook School
Gews Corner, Cheshunt, Waltham Cross, Hertfordshire, EN8 9BX |
2.02 miles |
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Brookland Junior School
Elm Drive, Cheshunt, Waltham Cross, Hertfordshire, EN8 0RX |
2.03 miles |
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Hurst Drive Primary School
Hurst Drive, Waltham Cross, Hertfordshire, EN8 8DH |
2.03 miles |
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Chesterfield Primary School
Chesterfield Road, Enfield, EN3 6BG |
2.04 miles |
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Brookland Infant and Nursery School
Elm Drive, Cheshunt, Waltham Cross, Hertfordshire, EN8 0RX |
2.06 miles |
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Burleigh Primary School
Blindmans Lane, Cheshunt, Waltham Cross, Hertfordshire, EN8 9DP |
2.15 miles |
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Freezywater St George's CofE VA Primary School
Hertford Road, Freezywater St. George's Ce Va Primary School, Enfield, EN3 6NR |
2.24 miles |
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Churchfield Church of England Academy
Cheshunt Wash, Waltham Cross, Hertfordshire, EN8 0LU |
2.31 miles |
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Dewhurst St Mary CofE Primary School
94, Churchgate, Cheshunt, Waltham Cross, Hertfordshire, EN8 9ND |
2.54 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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King Harold Business & Enterprise Academy
Broomstick Hall Road, Waltham Abbey, Essex, EN9 1LF |
0.37 miles |
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Freshsteps Independent school
Innova House, Kenetic Crescent, Enfield, Brimsdown, EN3 7XH |
1.67 miles |
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Oasis Academy Enfield
Kinetic Crescent, Innova Park, Enfield, Middlesex, EN3 7XH |
1.7 miles |
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Haileybury Turnford
Mill Lane, Cheshunt, Waltham Cross, Hertfordshire, EN8 0JU |
2.03 miles |
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Fern House School
Keswick Drive, Enfield, EN3 6NY |
2.05 miles |
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The Lea Valley Academy
Bullsmoor Lane, Enfield, EN3 6TW |
2.14 miles |
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Goffs - Churchgate Academy
College Road, Cheshunt, Waltham Cross, Hertfordshire, EN8 9LY |
2.36 miles |
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Ark John Keats Academy
Bell Lane, London, EN3 5PA |
2.41 miles |
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St Mary's Church of England High School (VA)
Lieutenant Ellis Way, Cheshunt, Waltham Cross, Hertfordshire, EN7 5FB |
2.6 miles |
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Capel Manor College
Bullsmoor Lane, Enfield, EN1 4RQ |
2.71 miles |
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St Ignatius College
Turkey Street, Enfield, EN1 4NP |
2.85 miles |
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Durants School
4 Pitfield Way, Enfield, EN3 5BY |
2.86 miles |
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Goffs Academy
Goffs Lane, Cheshunt, Waltham Cross, Hertfordshire, EN7 5QW |
2.98 miles |
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Woodcroft School
Whitakers Way, Baldwins Hill, Loughton, Essex, IG10 1SQ |
3.24 miles |
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Waverley School
105 The Ride, Enfield, Middlesex, EN3 7DL |
3.44 miles |
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Bishop Stopford's School
Brick Lane, Enfield, Middlesex, EN1 3PU |
3.49 miles |
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Oasis Academy Hadley
143 South Street, Enfield, Middlesex, EN3 4PX |
3.77 miles |
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The Broxbourne School
Badgers Walk, Broxbourne, Hertfordshire, EN10 7FU |
3.81 miles |
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Oak View School
Whitehills Road, Loughton, Essex, IG10 1TS |
3.83 miles |
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Roding Valley High School
Alderton Hill, Loughton, Essex, IG10 3JA |
3.85 miles |