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Holy Cross Catholic Primary School
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Holy Cross Catholic Primary School
- Primary
- East Cowes PO32 6AS
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Based on the inspection date: 06 June 2023
Requires Improvement
| The quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Requires Improvement |
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Foundational Skills: Leaders have rightly focused on improving English and mathematics, and pupils now learn well in these subjects.
Success of the Curriculum: In mathematics and reading, leaders have identified the small steps of knowledge that should be taught and how these link together.
Areas Needing Improvement: The curriculum in wider subjects is not sufficiently developed.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Leaders have improved the teaching of English and mathematics, engaging well with the extensive support offered by the local authority.
Support for Falling Behind: Struggling readers receive the help they need to catch up.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils live up to leaders’ high expectations for behaviour. They know the school rules and show respect to staff and each other.
Support for SEND Pupils: Pupils with SEND are identified quickly, and parents are fully involved in this process. Staff make appropriate adaptations to tasks and activities.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Leaders are rigorous in ensuring a strong, school-wide culture of safeguarding.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Governors routinely monitor the effectiveness of leaders’ procedures.
Parent Feedback: Parents and carers are supportive of the school’s improvement journey.
Parental Involvement: Pupils enjoy many opportunities to work with the local community and to make a difference.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils’ wider development is well considered with a range of after-school clubs.
Teacher Engagement: Teaching staff skilfully shape learning to reflect and build on children’s interests.
Impact on Student Progress: There are an abundance of literacy and mathematics opportunities in the environment.
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Holy Cross Catholic Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Roman Catholic school located in Isle of Wight County, South East.
It has 149 students from age 5-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 22 : 1.
At this school, 29% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Requires Improvement by recent Ofsted inspection.
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A modest Catholic primary school called Holy Cross is situated in a beautiful setting to the north of the Isle of Wight. We enjoy lovely surroundings with breathtaking views of the Solent and beyond because we are located on the grounds of Convent of the Cross. Our goal is to give your child a loving atmosphere. To assist all children develop into responsible, self-sufficient adults who can reach their full potential, we provide a wide range of balanced learning opportunities.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
| Snobe grade |
C-
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B-
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C
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| Ofset report | Requires Improvement | Good | Good |
| Age range | 5-11 | 3-11 | 5-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 22.6 | - | 17.2 |
| Proficient Math | 99 | 111 | 101 |
| Proficient Read | 100 | 107 | 101 |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Primary Exam Result
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 99 | 99 | 97 |
| Reading | 100 | 100 | 98 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 29% | 51.46% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 3.56% | 7.42% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 1.2 | Above Average |
| Writing | -1.3 | Below Average |
| Maths | 1.6 | Above Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 105 4 | 100 | 96 |
| Reading | 104 1 | 103 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 60% 23 | 58.44% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% 4 | 6.26% | 9.72% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 0.1 | Average |
| Writing | -1.8 | Below Average |
| Maths | -0.4 | Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 101 2 | 99 | 94 |
| Reading | 103 1 | 103 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 37% 22 | 54.31% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% 3 | 7.26% | 9.16% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -3.1 | Below Average |
| Writing | -4.7 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -4.6 | Well Below Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 103 | 97 | 93 |
| Reading | 104 | 100 | 93 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 59% | 53.03% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 10% | 5.92% | 8.19% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 1.1 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1.3 | Above Average |
| Maths | -0.5 | Average |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 21st Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 30th Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 20th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 29th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
22 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Holy Cross Catholic Primary School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1