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Holy Cross Catholic Primary School
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The quality of education Good
Behaviour and attitudes Good
Personal development Good
Leadership and management Good
Early years provision Good
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Foundational Skills: Staff who teach phonics understand the programme and model sounds with accuracy
Success of the Curriculum: Leaders have designed an ambitious curriculum for all pupils
Areas Needing Improvement: Leaders need to evaluate the curriculum and consider where further improvements can be made
Performance in Maths & Reading: In mathematics, pupils deepen their knowledge of the four operations before using this to solve problems with confidence
Support for Falling Behind: Pupils who need extra support with their reading receive the help they need to catch up quickly
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils say that learning is rarely disturbed by poor behaviour
Support for SEND Pupils: Staff help pupils with SEND to learn well by adapting their learning carefully to meet their individual needs
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils understand the different types of bullying, and they are confident that adults would step in and provide support if it did occur
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Leaders ensure that the day-to-day safeguarding procedures help pupils to feel safe
Parent Feedback: Parents appreciate that leaders sort out any issues swiftly and are particularly proud of the nurturing ethos
Extracurricular Activities: Leaders provide a wide range of extra-curricular activities for pupils to attend
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Holy Cross Catholic Primary School is a top rated, Primary, Co-Ed, Roman Catholic school located in Devon, South West.

It has 306 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 21 : 1.

At this school, 47% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.

This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.

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Phase of Education Primary Primary Primary
Type Academies Academies Academies
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Ofset report Good Good Good
Age range 4-11 2-11 4-11
Gender Co-Ed Co-Ed Co-Ed
Student teacher ratio 21.5 19.3 18.9
Proficient Math 103 105 104
Proficient Read 103 105 105
Grade 5 or above GCSE - - -
Grade 5 or above A Level - - -
Day Fees - - -
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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 103 94 97
Reading 103 95 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 47% 54.07% 55.92%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 9% 6.15% 7.4%

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 -2.4 Below Average
Writing 0.1 Average
Maths -2 Below 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 108 6 95 96
Reading 107 1 94 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 80% 23 58.69% 60.39%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 10% 3 8.29% 9.69%

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 3.6 Above Average
Writing 0.9 Above Average
Maths 3.4 Above 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 102 7 93 94
Reading 106 1 93 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 57% 12 56.97% 59.48%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 7% 1 6.92% 9.14%

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 1.9 Above Average
Writing 2.3 Above Average
Maths -1.6 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 109 84 93
Reading 105 84 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 69% 49.09% 56.27%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 8% 6.95% 8.17%

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 2.3 Above Average
Writing 1.1 Above Average
Maths 5.0 Well Above Average
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Holidays 2024/25

Holidays Date
Autumn Half Term Holidays 28th 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 24th Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025

Terms Dates 2024/25

Terms Dates
Autumn Term 3rd Sep 2024 - 27th 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 - 23rd Jul 2025
Students Teachers
21 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Holy Cross Catholic Primary School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1

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