The short version
Above-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 73% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- The school is nearly full at 94% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
73%
+11.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
11%
+3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
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.
11% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 42 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 594
- Capacity
- 94%
- FSM
- 27.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Essex
- Trust
- NET ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Miss Sarah Clarke
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Quendon Drive, Waltham Abbey, Essex, EN9 1LG
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmLeverton Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Hillhouse CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Holdbrook Primary School and Nursery
Primary · 1.9km away
Upshire Primary Foundation School
Primary · 2.0km away
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (Wx)
Primary · 2.3km away
Downfield Primary School
Primary · 2.6km away
Freshsteps Independent school
Independent · 2.6km away
Oasis Academy Enfield
Secondary · 2.7km away
Questions parents ask
What is Waltham Holy Cross Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?
Waltham Holy Cross Primary Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Waltham Holy Cross Primary Academy?
Waltham Holy Cross Primary Academy currently has 594 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Waltham Holy Cross Primary Academy take?
Waltham Holy Cross Primary Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Waltham Holy Cross Primary Academy?
Waltham Holy Cross Primary Academy is in Waltham Abbey, EN9 1LG, in the Essex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Waltham Holy Cross Primary Academy have a sixth form?
No, Waltham Holy Cross Primary Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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