Key stage 2 2024/25
#6,158 of 15,057
Similar to most schools in England
Ranked by pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
Ofsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 16 May 2023
Source: Get Information about Schools, URN 109244.
Year 6 results in national curriculum tests and teacher assessments. The expected standard is the level pupils should reach by the end of primary school.
| Measure | This school | Bristol, City of | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 68%, better than England, better than Bristol, City of | 59% | 63% |
| Higher standard in reading, writing and mathsScore of 110 or more in reading and maths, greater depth in writing. | 0%, worse than England, worse than Bristol, City of | 6% | 8% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 meets the expected standard. | 104, worse than England, similar to Bristol, City of | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 meets the expected standard. | 103, worse than England, similar to Bristol, City of | 104 | 105 |
| Average grammar, punctuation and spelling scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 meets the expected standard. | 105, similar to England, similar to Bristol, City of | 104 | 105 |
| Expected standard in reading | 77%, similar to England, better than Bristol, City of | 73% | 76% |
| Expected standard in writing | 68%, worse than England, similar to Bristol, City of | 68% | 73% |
| Expected standard in maths | 73%, similar to England, similar to Bristol, City of | 72% | 75% |
| Pupils taking tests | 22 | - | - |
Source: DfE, Compare school performance, Compare school performance 2024-2025.
Pupils at the January school census.
| Measure | This school |
|---|---|
| Total pupils | 170 |
| Girls | 89 |
| Boys | 81 |
| Eligible for free school mealsPupils from low-income families who can get free school meals. | 56.5% |
| First language not English | 54.7% |
| School places2024/25Capacity, not including nursery. | 210 |
| Unfilled placesShare of school places not taken. | 19% |
| SEN supportPupils with special educational needs who get extra help at school. | 37 |
| EHC planEducation, health and care plan: a legal plan for pupils with more complex needs. | 12 |
| Average class size | 24.3 |
Source: DfE, Schools, pupils and their characteristics and School capacity, Academic year 2025/26, published 04 Jun 2026.
Share of pupils in each ethnic group, as recorded at the January school census.
Source: DfE, Schools, pupils and their characteristics, Academic year 2025/26, published 04 Jun 2026.
Staff numbers are full-time equivalent (FTE). Teacher turnover shows where the school's teachers were by the following year's census.
| Measure | This school |
|---|---|
| Pupils per teacher | 37 |
| Pupils per adultAdults include teaching assistants. | 19.1 |
| Teachers (FTE) | 4.6 |
| Teaching assistants (FTE) | 4.31 |
| Support staff (FTE) | 6.88 |
| Teachers in census year (FTE)2024/25 | 5.6 |
| Teachers who stayed (FTE)2024/25 | 4.6 |
| Teachers who moved to another state school (FTE)2024/25 | 0 |
| Teachers who left state schools (FTE)2024/25 | 1 |
Source: DfE, School workforce in England, Reporting year 2025, published 04 Jun 2026.
Applications and offers for the main entry points. Offers from oversubscribed schools depend on each school's admissions criteria; check the local authority admissions page.
| Measure | This school |
|---|---|
| Offers made (Reception)Places offered on national offer day. | 10 |
| Applications (Reception)Includes every preference parents listed. | 29 |
| First preference applications (Reception)Families who put this school as their first choice. | 10 |
| First preference offers (Reception)First-choice applicants who were offered a place. | 10 |
| Applications from another local authority (Reception) | 0 |
Source: DfE, Primary and secondary school applications and offers, Academic year 2026/27, published 18 Jun 2026.
Share of possible sessions missed.
| Measure | This school | Bristol, City of | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall absence | 8.7%, worse than England, worse than Bristol, City of | 5.6% | 5.1% |
| Persistent absencePupils missing 10% or more of sessions. | 36.2%, worse than England, worse than Bristol, City of | 15.5% | 13.2% |
| Severe absencePupils missing 50% or more of sessions. | 6.4%, worse than England, worse than Bristol, City of | 1.6% | 1% |
Source: DfE, Pupil absence in schools in England, Autumn and spring term 2025/26, published 15 Oct 2026.
Suspension rate is the number of suspensions per 100 pupils, so one pupil can be counted more than once. A permanently excluded pupil is removed from the school roll.
| Measure | This school |
|---|---|
| Suspension rate | 4% |
| Pupils with one or more suspensions | 1.7% |
| Permanent exclusion rate | 0% |
| Permanent exclusions | 0 |
Source: DfE, Suspensions and permanent exclusions in England, Academic year 2024/25, published 09 Jul 2026.
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| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Primary | Southville Primary School | Community school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 12 Sept 2012. | |
| 0.4 mi | Primary | Compass Point Primary School | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 2 Nov 2022. | |
| 0.5 mi | Primary | St Mary Redcliffe Church of England Primary School | Academy sponsor led | Requires improvement Area360 rating. Inspected 6 Jan 2026. | |
| 0.5 mi | Not applicable | LPW Independent School | Other independent school | Outstanding Ofsted rating. Inspected 13 May 2025. | |
| 0.5 mi | Nursery | Redcliffe Childrens Centre and Maintained Nursery School | Local authority nursery school | Outstanding Ofsted rating. Inspected 8 Jul 2014. | |
| 0.6 mi | Secondary | St Mary Redcliffe and Temple School | Voluntary aided school | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 28 Jan 2025. | |
| 0.6 mi | Primary | Cathedral Primary School | Free schools | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 15 Oct 2024. | |
| 0.6 mi | Secondary | Bristol Cathedral Choir School | Academy sponsor led | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 29 Nov 2022. | |
| 0.6 mi | Primary | Ashton Gate Primary School | Academy converter | Outstanding Ofsted rating. Inspected 5 Mar 2024. | |
| 0.6 mi | Secondary | Oasis Academy Temple Quarter | Free schools | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 25 Nov 2025. |
Holy Cross RC Primary School is rated Good by Ofsted, last inspected on 16 May 2023.
Holy Cross RC Primary School ranks 6,158 of 15,057 schools in England for Key stage 2 2024/25 (similar to most schools).
In 2024/25, 68% of pupils at Holy Cross RC Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England 63%).
For Reception entry in 2026/27, Holy Cross RC Primary School made 10 offers from 29 applications (2.9 per offer), and 10 of 10 first-preference applicants got a place. Applications include every preference parents listed.
Holy Cross RC Primary School has 170 pupils aged 4 to 11.
Holy Cross RC Primary School had 210 school places in 2024/25.
At Holy Cross RC Primary School, the average class had 24.3 pupils in 2025/26, and there were 37 pupils per teacher.
In 2025/26, pupils at Holy Cross RC Primary School missed 8.7% of sessions (England 5.1%), and 36.2% were persistently absent, missing 10% or more of sessions (England 13.2%).
Figures are the latest published by the Department for Education for each measure. Small numbers are suppressed by the publisher to protect pupils' privacy. Read how Area360 school ratings and rankings work.