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95% of parents would recommend Holy Cross Primary Catholic Voluntary Academy to another parent, according to Ofsted's official Parent View survey.

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Holy Cross Primary Catholic Voluntary Academy serves students aged 3 to 11.

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Holy Cross Primary Catholic Voluntary Academy — Ofsted Rating, Results & School Data

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What people say about Holy Cross Primary Catholic Voluntary Academy

From Ofsted Parent View — the official survey of parents at this school.

95% would recommend51% happy with the school65% say their child feels safe

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About Holy Cross Primary Catholic Voluntary Academy

Holy Cross Primary Catholic Voluntary Academy is a primary academy in Hucknall, East Midlands. It has not yet been rated by students on y.school. Be the first to rate this academy and help other students and parents understand what the school experience is really like.

In terms of academic performance, Holy Cross Primary Catholic Voluntary Academy has 63% of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at KS2.

The school has 99 pupils on roll, a teacher turnover rate of 9.6%, 9% of pupils eligible for free school meals, an overall absence rate of 4.0%.

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OfstedGood · 2023KS2 expected63%Attendance96.0%

Profile completeness: 6 of 8 data domains · Good coverage

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6.9

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Strong82% data coverage

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Latest government data shown is for the 2024/25 academic year; some figures cover earlier years.

Is it a fit?

What kind of school is Holy Cross Primary Catholic Voluntary Academy?

The practical facts that decide whether a school suits your family — at a glance.

Ages: 3–11
Intake: Co-ed
Admissions: Non-selective (state)
Character: Roman Catholic
Size: 99 pupils
SEN support: 13% of pupils

In context — vs similar-intake schools

Below par for its intake

Holy Cross Primary Catholic Voluntary Academy is in the lower half for KS2 results (reading, writing & maths) among schools with a similar intake (8–13% of pupils eligible for free school meals).

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The area around this school

Environment score: 48/100

Average surroundings

Air quality30/100

Transport access50/100

Results, finance & Ofsted — in depth

Key Stage 2 Results at Holy Cross Primary Catholic Voluntary Academy

At Holy Cross Primary Catholic Voluntary Academy, 63% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths combined at the end of Key Stage 2.

70% met the expected standard in reading and 70% in maths.

Attendance at Holy Cross Primary Catholic Voluntary Academy

Holy Cross Primary Catholic Voluntary Academy has an overall absence rate of 4.0%. The national average for primary schools was approximately 6.0% (DfE, 2023/24).

Staff and Finance at Holy Cross Primary Catholic Voluntary Academy

The teacher turnover rate at Holy Cross Primary Catholic Voluntary Academy is 9.6%. This measures the percentage of teachers who left the school in the past year.

Demographics at Holy Cross Primary Catholic Voluntary Academy

Holy Cross Primary Catholic Voluntary Academy has 99 pupils on roll.

9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is used as a proxy for socioeconomic disadvantage.

13% of pupils receive SEN (Special Educational Needs) support or have an Education, Health and Care plan.

Holy Cross Primary Catholic Voluntary Academy Ofsted Rating: Good

Holy Cross Primary Catholic Voluntary Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted following an inspection in May 2023 (3 years ago). Based on Ofsted's inspection cycle, Holy Cross Primary Catholic Voluntary Academy is next inspection expected around 2027.

A "Good" rating means Ofsted found the school provides a high standard of education across all areas assessed. It has historically been the most common Ofsted rating.

Note: From November 2025, Ofsted replaced single-word judgements with detailed report cards covering multiple categories. While Holy Cross Primary Catholic Voluntary Academy's rating shown above was awarded under the previous system, Ofsted now provides more granular assessments. For the most up-to-date inspection information, check the school's report card on the Ofsted website.

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