The short version
Below-average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 40% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- This is a Church of England 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
40%
-22.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
10%
+2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
-5.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 5 days per year on average — that's roughly a week.
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 12 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 7 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 7 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 48
- Capacity
- 69%
- FSM
- 33.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Norfolk
- Trust
- THE DIOCESE OF ELY MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Emma Zeil
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
School Road, Runcton Holme, King's Lynn, Norfolk, PE33 0EL
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Holy Cross Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Holy Cross Church of England Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in July 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Holy Cross Church of England Primary School?
Holy Cross Church of England Primary School currently has 48 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Holy Cross Church of England Primary School take?
Holy Cross Church of England Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Holy Cross Church of England Primary School?
Holy Cross Church of England Primary School is in King's Lynn, PE33 0EL, in the Norfolk local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Holy Cross Church of England Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Holy Cross Church of England Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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