Holy Cross School A Catholic Voluntary Academy
Coalville, LE67 5AT · Leicestershire · primary school
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78th of 215 primary schools in Leicestershire we can score, 231 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 4,255 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.3/10 among them, against 5.4/10 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 | 70.0 · 65 | 40% | 2.61 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 4.0 · 35 | 25% | 0.88 |
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 School A Catholic Voluntary Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 70.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. However, 4.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in July 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.3 out of 10 among them, against 5.4 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 154 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. 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 who are not reaching the higher standard in core subjects? What specific steps are taken to improve outcomes for the 4.0% who currently meet that benchmark? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating while addressing the gap in higher-standard attainment?
What Ofsted said about Holy Cross School A Catholic Voluntary Academy
Overview
Holy Cross School is described as a "happy school" where pupils "enjoy attending" and "get on well together." Leaders maintain a "clear focus on academic achievement" while also fostering a "rounded approach" to pupil development, ensuring high expectations for all, including disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
Strengths
- Reading is a "real priority," with a "consistent approach to teaching phonics" and swift identification of learning gaps.
- The curriculum is "ambitious" and delivered in a "logical sequence," with teachers possessing "good subject knowledge."
- Pupils with SEND are "well supported" through individual plans and adapted learning, with staff maintaining "high expectations."
- Behaviour is managed consistently, resulting in "little low-level disruption" and regular attendance.
- Safeguarding arrangements are "effective," with staff being "vigilant" and "tenacious" in securing support for families.
Areas to improve
- In some lessons, teachers are "not as ambitious as they could be," limiting opportunities to "deepen pupils’ understanding."
- In a few subjects, leaders have not fully explored the impact of the intended curriculum, leading to "inconsistencies in how the curriculum is delivered."
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective," noting that staff are "vigilant to any potential signs of harm" and that leaders are "swift to respond to concerns."
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 80% |
| 2023/24 | 60% |
| 2024/25 | 70% |
| 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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