The short version
Above-average SATs results. 84% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 68% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- 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
68%
+6.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
19% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 32 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 16 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 11 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 177
- Capacity
- 84%
- FSM
- 46.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Bristol, City of
- Head
- Mrs Jo Kingston (Acting Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
November 2017 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
July 2016 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
November 2015 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2011 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
September 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
October 2005 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
June 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Dean Lane, Bedminster, Bristol, BS3 1DB
Town setting
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LPW Independent School
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Ashton Gate Primary School
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Victoria Park Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Luckwell Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Oasis Academy Marksbury Road
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Questions parents ask
What is Holy Cross RC Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Holy Cross RC Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Holy Cross RC Primary School?
Holy Cross RC Primary School currently has 177 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Holy Cross RC Primary School take?
Holy Cross RC Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Holy Cross RC Primary School?
Holy Cross RC Primary School is in Bristol, BS3 1DB, in the Bristol, City of local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Holy Cross RC Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Holy Cross RC Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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