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What is Waltham Holy Cross Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?

Waltham Holy Cross Primary Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted (inspected 2024).

Where is Waltham Holy Cross Primary Academy located?

Waltham Holy Cross Primary Academy is located in Waltham Abbey, Essex, East of England, EN9 1LG.

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Waltham Holy Cross Primary Academy serves students aged 3 to 11.

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

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About Waltham Holy Cross Primary Academy

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In terms of academic performance, Waltham Holy Cross Primary Academy has 64% of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at KS2.

The school has 296 pupils on roll, a teacher turnover rate of 7.8%, 25% of pupils eligible for free school meals, an overall absence rate of 4.5%.

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OfstedGood · 2024KS2 expected64%Attendance95.5%

Profile completeness: 5 of 8 data domains · Good 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 Waltham Holy Cross Primary 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: Non-faith
Size: 296 pupils
SEN support: 12% of pupils

In context — vs similar-intake schools

Above par for its intake

Waltham Holy Cross Primary Academy is in the upper half for KS2 results (reading, writing & maths) among schools with a similar intake (21–31% of pupils eligible for free school meals).

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The area around this school

Environment score: 42/100

Average surroundings

Air quality19/100

Transport access38/100

Results, finance & Ofsted — in depth

Key Stage 2 Results at Waltham Holy Cross Primary Academy

At Waltham Holy Cross Primary Academy, 64% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths combined at the end of Key Stage 2.

80% met the expected standard in reading and 73% in maths.

Attendance at Waltham Holy Cross Primary Academy

Waltham Holy Cross Primary Academy has an overall absence rate of 4.5%. The national average for primary schools was approximately 6.0% (DfE, 2023/24).

Staff and Finance at Waltham Holy Cross Primary Academy

The teacher turnover rate at Waltham Holy Cross Primary Academy is 7.8%. This measures the percentage of teachers who left the school in the past year.

Demographics at Waltham Holy Cross Primary Academy

Waltham Holy Cross Primary Academy has 296 pupils on roll.

25% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is used as a proxy for socioeconomic disadvantage.

12% of pupils receive SEN (Special Educational Needs) support or have an Education, Health and Care plan.

Waltham Holy Cross Primary Academy Ofsted Rating: Good

Waltham Holy Cross Primary Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted following an inspection in March 2024 (2 years ago). Based on Ofsted's inspection cycle, Waltham Holy Cross Primary Academy is next inspection expected around 2028.

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 Waltham Holy Cross Primary 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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