The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity.
- SATs results are above the national average, with 70% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- The school is at capacity (98% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
70%
+8.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
13%
+5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
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.
12% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 26 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 16 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 232
- Capacity
- 98%
- FSM
- 17.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Thurrock
- Trust
- CHRISTUS CATHOLIC TRUST
- Head
- Headteacher Sandra Power (Head of School)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Daiglen Drive, South Ockendon, Essex, RM15 5RP
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSomers Heath Primary School
Primary · 363m away
Knightsmead School
Special school · 372m away
Shaw Primary Academy
Primary · 423m away
Dilkes Primary School
Primary · 721m away
Dilkes Academy
Primary · 721m away
Beacon Hill School
Special school · 756m away
Beacon Hill Academy
Academy · 756m away
Woodacre School
Special school · 832m away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Holy Cross Catholic Primary School?
Holy Cross Catholic Primary School currently has 232 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 South Ockendon, RM15 5RP, in the Thurrock 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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