SchoolScoresHoly Cross Catholic Primary School
Academy · Primary, ages 4 to 11 · Mixed · Roman Catholic
Part of ST. JOHN PAUL II MULTI ACADEMY COMPANY
Laburnum Drive, Walmley, Sutton Coldfield, B76 2SP
0121 675 2158 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 24 April 2013. This inspection was of the school before it changed to its current form (for example, before becoming an academy).
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 | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 8 December 2022: Ofsted found the school was still Good.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
30 pupils in this year group.
73% — 10 points above the Birmingham average, and 11 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Birmingham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 73% | 63% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 10% | 8% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 83% | 75% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 83% | 72% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 90% | 75% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 106 | 106 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 107 | 105 | 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 Birmingham. 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 one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 30 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 33 |
| Of those, offered a place | 30 (91%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 86 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 1.0 · 2026: 1.1
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 | Birmingham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 16th highest of 30 state primary schools in Sutton Coldfield. Higher than 19% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 10.6% | 48.0%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan Joint 28th highest of 30 state primary schools in Sutton Coldfield. Higher than 0% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 2.0%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 9th highest of 30 state primary schools in Sutton Coldfield. Higher than 55% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 15.0% | 16.8%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language Joint 16th highest of 30 state primary schools in Sutton Coldfield. Higher than 53% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 11.1% | 43.5%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 23rd lowest of 30 state primary schools in Sutton Coldfield. Lower than 53% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.9% | 6.0%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 24th lowest of 30 state primary schools in Sutton Coldfield. Lower than 48% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 12.0% | 16.6%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 8th lowest of 30 state primary schools in Sutton Coldfield. Lower than 62% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.5 | 2.5 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 12th lowest of 30 state primary schools in Sutton Coldfield. Lower than 57% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.5% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.07% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 6th highest of 30 state primary schools in Sutton Coldfield. Higher than 84% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 23.7 | 20.4 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 18th highest of 30 state primary schools in Sutton Coldfield. Higher than 85% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 13.2 | 11.8 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 10th highest of 30 state primary schools in Sutton Coldfield. Higher than 54% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 13.6% | 15.0%* | 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
- Hollyfield Primary School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2022 · 66% met expected standard (KS2)
- New Hall Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012), confirmed 2023 · 66% met expected standard (KS2)
- The Deanery CofE Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 75% met expected standard (KS2)
- Maney Hill Primary School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), improved significantly 2025 · 75% met expected standard (KS2)
- Town House Primary School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Not yet inspected · 73% met expected standard (KS2)
- The Shrubbery School Ltd 1.2 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- Whitehouse Common Primary School 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017), confirmed 2023 · 79% met expected standard (KS2)
- Walmley Junior School 1.4 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 71% met expected standard (KS2)
- Walmley Infant School 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2024
- St Joseph's Catholic Primary School 1.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 60% 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 Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 24 April 2013. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 8 December 2022, Ofsted found the school was still Good.
How did Holy Cross Catholic Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 73% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 11 points above the England average of 62%.
Is Holy Cross Catholic Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 33 families put Holy Cross Catholic Primary School as their first choice for 30 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 30 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 140525.
- 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.