The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2015).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 92% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2015
- 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
92%
+30.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
24%
+16.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
+4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
+5.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
6% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 48 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 622
- Capacity
- 96%
- FSM
- 11.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Hammersmith and Fulham
- Head
- Mrs Kathleen Williams (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
June 2019 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
September 2015 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
December 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
September 2013 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2012 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
October 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
September 2004 | Full Inspection
Location
Basuto Road, London, SW6 4BL
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThe Hurlingham Academy
Secondary · 915m away
Thomas's Fulham
Independent · 1.1km away
Hurlingham School
Independent · 1.6km away
Brandlehow Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
St Joseph's Catholic Primary and Nursery School
Primary · 1.9km away
The Roche School
Independent · 1.9km away
Falconbrook Primary School
Primary · 1.9km away
St Mary's CofE Nursery and Primary School
Primary · 1.9km away
Questions parents ask
What is Holy Cross RC School's Ofsted rating?
Holy Cross RC School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Holy Cross RC School?
Holy Cross RC School currently has 622 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Holy Cross RC School take?
Holy Cross RC School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Holy Cross RC School?
Holy Cross RC School is in London, SW6 4BL, in the Hammersmith and Fulham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Holy Cross RC School have a sixth form?
No, Holy Cross RC School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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