The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity.
- SATs results are above the national average, with 73% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- The school is at capacity (99% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
73%
+11.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
10%
+2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
13% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 24 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 15 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 207
- Capacity
- 99%
- FSM
- 9.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Birmingham
- Trust
- ST. JOHN PAUL II MULTI ACADEMY COMPANY
- Head
- Mrs Michelle Walsh (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Laburnum Drive, Walmley, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands, B76 2SP
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThe Royal Sutton School
Secondary · 512m away
Fairfax School
Secondary · 667m away
Fairfax
Secondary · 667m away
Hollyfield Primary School
Primary · 842m away
New Hall Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Trinity Specialist College
Special school · 1.5km away
The Deanery Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Bishop Walsh Catholic School
Secondary · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Holy Cross Catholic Primary School?
Holy Cross Catholic Primary School currently has 207 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 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Holy Cross Catholic Primary School?
Holy Cross Catholic Primary School is in Sutton Coldfield, B76 2SP, in the Birmingham 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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