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Holy Cross RC Primary School
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Holy Cross RC Primary School
- Primary
- Bristol BS3 1DB
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Leaders prioritise reading. Pupils read a wide range of texts with increasing fluency and accuracy.
Success of the Curriculum: Leaders have created an ambitious curriculum that identifies precisely what pupils need to know.
Areas Needing Improvement: Assessment is not yet used well enough in some subjects to check that pupils have remembered the knowledge taught.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils read a wide range of texts with increasing fluency and accuracy and build their knowledge well in mathematics.
Support for Falling Behind: If pupils fall behind, they receive the support they need to help them to catch up quickly.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils have positive attitudes towards their learning. The environment in classrooms and around the school is calm and productive.
Support for SEND Pupils: Staff know pupils with SEND well and identify their needs accurately. All pupils with SEND learn a broad and balanced curriculum.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Staff use safeguarding training well to spot signs that may indicate a pupil is at risk and act quickly.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Leaders ensure there is a strong culture of safeguarding across the school.
Parent Feedback: Parents speak highly of the role the school plays in the local community and the care and attention that staff show towards pupils.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils enjoy a wide range of clubs, such as football, art, forest school and cartoon club.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Staff benefit from the training they receive to teach phonics effectively.
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Holy Cross RC Primary School is a top rated, Primary, Co-Ed, Roman Catholic school located in Bristol, South West.
It has 186 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 28 : 1.
At this school, 48% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Unless this is not the location where my spirit can soar. If this is not the appropriate forum for questions. If not here, then where can feelings be heard? if you don't accept me just as I am here. If this isn't the environment in which I can develop, then. Holy Cross Catholic Primary School is where you can go. The gospel principle of treating people as you would like to be treated guides our behaviour at Holy Cross Catholic Primary School. To give every kid the greatest education attainable in a loving and supportive environment that helps every child to realise their full potential. Give kids the tools they need to grow into responsible adults who are independent, strong, tolerant, and respectful of others, ready to contribute to their community and the larger society; Children are at the centre of all we do at Holy Cross.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
A
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B-
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A+
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 4-11 | 3-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 28.2 | 25.8 | 15.5 |
| Proficient Math | 100 | 108 | 104 |
| Proficient Read | 103 | 109 | 104 |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Primary Exam Result
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 100 | 95 | 97 |
| Reading | 103 | 96 | 98 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 48% | 50.67% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 4% | 4.71% | 7.42% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -1.2 | Below Average |
| Writing | -0.3 | Average |
| Maths | -2.9 | Below Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 103 3 | 91 | 96 |
| Reading | 103 5 | 92 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 57% 14 | 56.04% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 13% 2 | 8.44% | 9.72% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 1.9 | Above Average |
| Writing | -0.9 | Below Average |
| Maths | 1.0 | Above Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 106 2 | 87 | 94 |
| Reading | 108 1 | 87 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 71% 7 | 53.93% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 11% 3 | 8.38% | 9.16% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 5.4 | Well Above Average |
| Writing | 1.4 | Above Average |
| Maths | 2.8 | Above Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 104 | 88 | 93 |
| Reading | 107 | 87 | 93 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 64% | 53.56% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 14% | 8.33% | 8.19% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 6.7 | Well Above Average |
| Writing | 2.4 | Above Average |
| Maths | 3.6 | Above Average |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
28 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Holy Cross RC Primary School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1