The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 64% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- 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
64%
+2.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
6%
-2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 6 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
9% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 25 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 18 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
- 239
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 8.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Nottinghamshire
- Trust
- OUR LADY OF LOURDES CATHOLIC MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr Paul Tibble (Principal)
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
Leen Mills Lane, Nottinghamshire, Hucknall, Nottinghamshire, NG15 8BZ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmLeen Mills Primary School
Primary · Very close
Beardall Fields Primary and Nursery School
Primary · 515m away
Hucknall National Church of England Primary School
Primary · 682m away
The National CofE Academy
Secondary · 1.1km away
Linby Cum Papplewick CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Hillside Primary and Nursery School
Primary · 1.5km away
Broomhill Junior School
Primary · 1.8km away
Annie Holgate Infant and Nursery School
Primary · 1.8km away
Questions parents ask
What is Holy Cross Primary Catholic Voluntary Academy's Ofsted rating?
Holy Cross Primary Catholic Voluntary Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Holy Cross Primary Catholic Voluntary Academy?
Holy Cross Primary Catholic Voluntary Academy currently has 239 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Holy Cross Primary Catholic Voluntary Academy take?
Holy Cross Primary Catholic Voluntary Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Holy Cross Primary Catholic Voluntary Academy?
Holy Cross Primary Catholic Voluntary Academy is in Hucknall, NG15 8BZ, in the Nottinghamshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Holy Cross Primary Catholic Voluntary Academy have a sixth form?
No, Holy Cross Primary Catholic Voluntary Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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