Holy Cross Church of England Primary School
King's Lynn, PE33 0EL · Norfolk · primary school
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133rd of 281 primary schools in Norfolk we can score, 343 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 3,727 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.3/10 among them, against 3.0/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 40.0 · 8 | 40% | 0.32 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 10.0 · 66 | 25% | 1.65 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Holy Cross Church of England Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 40.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, the school recorded 10.0%, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.3 out of 10 among them, against 3.0 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in Summer School Games Days and can join the after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 55 pupils against a stated capacity of 70. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils to bridge the gap between the current 40.0% expected standard and the national median of 64%? What specific activities are included in the Summer School Games Days? How does the after-school club operate on days when the school is closed?
What Ofsted said about Holy Cross Church of England Primary School
Overview
Holy Cross Church of England Primary School is judged as ‘Good’ across all inspection categories, marking a significant improvement from its previous ‘Requires improvement’ rating. Leaders have successfully merged two school communities, establishing a clear vision and a curriculum that enables pupils to build ‘broad and deep understanding’ over time. The school fosters a happy, inclusive environment where pupils behave well and are proud of their roles within the community.
Strengths
- Teachers deliver the curriculum in a ‘sensible order’, helping pupils remember important knowledge and build on prior learning.
- Reading is central to the curriculum, with adults skilled at teaching phonics so pupils can ‘read more widely and for pleasure’.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) access the same curriculum as their peers, with careful adaptations to activities.
- The personal development programme helps pupils understand healthy relationships and develop into ‘responsible and active citizens’.
- Staff workload is managed well, and early-career teachers receive strong support, contributing to a positive staff culture.
Areas to improve
- Individual targets for some pupils with SEND are ‘too broad’ and lack specific, measurable guidance, meaning support is not always tightly focused.
- A significant minority of pupils remain persistently absent, missing too much learning time despite improvements in attendance strategies.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with adults receiving regular training, reporting concerns without delay, and taking swift action to help pupils in need.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 70% |
| 2024/25 | 40% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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