SchoolScoresHoly Cross RC School
Voluntary aided school · Primary, ages 3 to 11 · Mixed · Roman Catholic · Nursery class
Basuto Road, London, SW6 4BL
020 7736 1447 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 23 September 2015.
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 |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Early years | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 27 November 2024: Ofsted found the school had improved significantly.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
309 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025.
Hammersmith and Fulham comparisons use the 25 of its 36 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 11 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Hammersmith and Fulham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 10th highest of 25 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Hammersmith and Fulham. Higher than 70% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 98% | 95% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 9th highest of 25 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Hammersmith and Fulham. Higher than 68% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 98% | 95% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 8th highest of 25 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Hammersmith and Fulham. Higher than 68% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 95% | 93% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 91 parents whose child had been bullied Joint 5th highest of 16 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Hammersmith and Fulham. Higher than 78% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 67% | 56% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 205 parents who had raised a concern 6th highest of 21 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Hammersmith and Fulham. Higher than 72% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 90% | 85% | 76% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 38 parents of children with SEND 4th highest of 6 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Hammersmith and Fulham. Higher than 45% of 2,087 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 71% | 71% | 68% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 8th highest of 25 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Hammersmith and Fulham. Higher than 72% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 96%said yes | 92% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 50%). Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Hammersmith and Fulham figures pool parents at the Hammersmith and Fulham schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
71 pupils in this year group.
92% — 15 points above the Hammersmith and Fulham average, and 30 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Hammersmith and Fulham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 92% | 77% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 24% | 20% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 99% | 85% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 94% | 82% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 96% | 85% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 110 | 108 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 110 | 107 | 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 Hammersmith and Fulham. 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 | 58 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 58 |
| Of those, offered a place | 43 (74%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 196 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.8 · 2025: 1.2 · 2026: 1.0
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 | Hammersmith and Fulham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 35th highest of 36 state primary schools in Hammersmith and Fulham. Higher than 25% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 12.3% | 33.3%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 22nd highest of 36 state primary schools in Hammersmith and Fulham. Higher than 66% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 3.9% | 4.5%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 31st highest of 36 state primary schools in Hammersmith and Fulham. Higher than 24% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 10.6% | 15.2%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 11th highest of 36 state primary schools in Hammersmith and Fulham. Higher than 92% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 55.0% | 46.3%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 5th lowest of 36 state primary schools in Hammersmith and Fulham. Lower than 78% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.1% | 5.5%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 4th lowest of 36 state primary schools in Hammersmith and Fulham. Lower than 82% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 6.6% | 14.6%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 13th lowest of 36 state primary schools in Hammersmith and Fulham. Lower than 66% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.3 | 1.3 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 12th lowest of 36 state primary schools in Hammersmith and Fulham. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.2% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 16th highest of 36 state primary schools in Hammersmith and Fulham. Higher than 40% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 19.8 | 18.9 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 8th highest of 36 state primary schools in Hammersmith and Fulham. Higher than 78% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 12.5 | 10.7 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 16th highest of 35 state primary schools in Hammersmith and Fulham. Higher than 86% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 26.9% | 26.2%* | 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
- Evergreen Primary School 0.1 miles · Independent · Ofsted: Good (2025)
- Kensington Prep School GDST 0.2 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- Sulivan Primary School 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015, before conversion), confirmed 2024 · 69% met expected standard (KS2)
- New King's Road School 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012, before conversion), confirmed 2023 · 68% met expected standard (KS2)
- L'Ecole des Petits School 0.4 miles · Independent · Ofsted: Outstanding (2025)
- Parsons Green Prep School 0.4 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- St John's Walham Green CofE Primary School 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2024) · 66% met expected standard (KS2)
- Langford Primary School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2018), confirmed 2024 · 90% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023, before conversion) · 73% met expected standard (KS2)
- Fulham Primary School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2024) · 73% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Holy Cross RC School's Ofsted rating?
Holy Cross RC School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 23 September 2015. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 27 November 2024, Ofsted found the school had improved significantly.
How did Holy Cross RC School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 92% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 30 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Holy Cross RC School?
96% of the 309 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Holy Cross RC School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Holy Cross RC School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 58 families put Holy Cross RC School as their first choice for 58 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 43 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 100345.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 3 September 2024 to 1 September 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.