The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2016).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 83% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2016
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
83%
+21.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
10%
+2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
8% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 20 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 238
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 20%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lewisham
- Head
- Mrs Catherine Mahony (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Culverley Road, Catford, London, SE6 2LD
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmConisborough College
Secondary · 1.0km away
Athelney Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Torridon Junior School
Primary · 1.2km away
St John Baptist Southend Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Elfrida Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Forster Park Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Greenvale School
Special school · 1.7km away
New Woodlands School
Special school · 2.0km away
Questions parents ask
What is Holy Cross Catholic Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Holy Cross Catholic Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in May 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Holy Cross Catholic Primary School?
Holy Cross Catholic Primary School currently has 238 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Holy Cross Catholic Primary School take?
Holy Cross Catholic Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Holy Cross Catholic Primary School?
Holy Cross Catholic Primary School is in London, SE6 2LD, in the Lewisham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Holy Cross Catholic Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Holy Cross Catholic Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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