SchoolScoresHoly Cross Catholic Primary School
Voluntary aided school · Primary, ages 3 to 11 · Mixed · Roman Catholic · Nursery class
Culverley Road, Catford, London, SE6 2LD
020 8698 2675 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Outstanding at the inspection that started on 6 December 2016.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Outstanding |
| Outcomes for pupils | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Early years | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 11 May 2023: Ofsted found the school was still Outstanding.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
29 pupils in this year group.
83% — 15 points above the Lewisham average, and 21 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Lewisham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 83% | 68% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 10% | 10% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 83% | 79% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 83% | 74% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 83% | 77% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 107 | 107 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 107 | 106 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Lewisham. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about 1 first-choice applications for every place.
| Places offered | 30 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 36 |
| Of those, offered a place | 29 (81%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 89 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.3 · 2025: 1.1 · 2026: 1.2
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
This is a Roman Catholic school. When it has more applicants than places it can give priority to families of the faith, for example those who can show regular worship. Check the school's admissions policy to see how places are allocated.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Lewisham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 43rd highest of 64 state primary schools in Lewisham. Higher than 51% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 22.1% | 28.2%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan Joint 8th highest of 64 state primary schools in Lewisham. Higher than 87% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 5.9% | 3.8%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 43rd highest of 64 state primary schools in Lewisham. Higher than 47% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 13.9% | 15.3%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 4th highest of 64 state primary schools in Lewisham. Higher than 94% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 62.2% | 37.9%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) Joint 12th lowest of 64 state primary schools in Lewisham. Lower than 80% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.0% | 5.2%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 20th lowest of 64 state primary schools in Lewisham. Lower than 62% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 9.8% | 13.7%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 31st lowest of 64 state primary schools in Lewisham. Lower than 64% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.4 | 0.8 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 31st lowest of 64 state primary schools in Lewisham. Lower than 61% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.4% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 20th highest of 64 state primary schools in Lewisham. Higher than 53% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 20.9 | 20.0 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 18th highest of 64 state primary schools in Lewisham. Higher than 78% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 12.5 | 11.0 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 27th highest of 64 state primary schools in Lewisham. Higher than 63% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 16.4% | 14.5%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- Rushey Green Primary School 0.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 49% met expected standard (KS2)
- Holbeach Primary School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017), confirmed 2023 · 56% met expected standard (KS2)
- Athelney Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 43% met expected standard (KS2)
- Sandhurst Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2024 · 67% met expected standard (KS2)
- Rathfern Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 6 strong, 1 expected · 82% met expected standard (KS2)
- Torridon Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 66% met expected standard (KS2)
- Brindishe Green School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 69% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Mary's Lewisham CofE Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 7 strong · 60% met expected standard (KS2)
- St William of York Catholic Primary School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 72% met expected standard (KS2)
- St John Baptist Southend CofE Primary School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2020), confirmed 2025 · 68% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Holy Cross Catholic Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Holy Cross Catholic Primary School was rated Outstanding by Ofsted at its inspection in 6 December 2016. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 11 May 2023, Ofsted found the school was still Outstanding.
How did Holy Cross Catholic Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 83% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 21 points above the England average of 62%.
Is Holy Cross Catholic Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 36 families put Holy Cross Catholic Primary School as their first choice for 30 places: about 1 first-choice applications for every place. 29 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 100739.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.