The short version
Below-average SATs results.
- SATs results are below the national average, with 35% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- 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
35%
-27.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
99
-6.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 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, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 12 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 5–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 148
- Capacity
- 70%
- FSM
- 16.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Isle of Wight
- Head
- Mrs Lucie Banks (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
June 2023 | School Inspection
Full inspection
July 2019 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
July 2015 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2013 | 15 January 2013
Full inspection
November 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
November 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
May 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Millfield Avenue, East Cowes, Isle of Wight, PO32 6AS
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
How many pupils attend Holy Cross Catholic Primary School?
Holy Cross Catholic Primary School currently has 148 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 5 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Holy Cross Catholic Primary School?
Holy Cross Catholic Primary School is in East Cowes, PO32 6AS, in the Isle of Wight 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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