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Holy Cross Catholic Primary School

Laburnum Drive, Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham, B76 2SP

Not rated

Not yet inspected

Not inspected
Ofsted
73%
KS2 expected
Primary
Phase
4–11
Ages
207
Pupils
Mixed
Gender
Academy converter
Type

About Holy Cross Catholic Primary School

Holy Cross Catholic Primary School is an academy converter in Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham, England, for pupils aged 4–11. It has 207 pupils on roll. The school has a Roman Catholic religious character. It is part of ST. JOHN PAUL II MULTI ACADEMY COMPANY. At the end of Key Stage 2, 73% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 8.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 10.3% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority
Birmingham →
School Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Age Range
Ages 4–11
Gender
Mixed
Pupils / Capacity
207 / 210 (99%)
Sixth Form
Does not have a sixth form
Nursery
No Nursery Classes
Religious Character
Roman Catholic

Pupil profile

2023/24

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

8.3%
Free school meals
10.3%
EAL
0%
SEN support
15.0%
EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2023/24

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

SATs results (Key Stage 2)

73%
Expected standard (RWM)
10%
Higher standard (RWM)
106
Avg reading score
107
Avg maths score

Attendance

4.9%
Overall absence
12.0%
Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

8.8
Teachers (FTE)
↓ -0.4 vs 2023/24
23.5
Pupils per teacher
↑ +0.6 vs 2023/24
4.72
Teaching assistants (FTE)
↓ -1.1 vs 2023/24
£44,932
Avg teacher salary
Mean · 20% on leadership pay
↓ −£155 vs 2023/24
0
Teacher vacancies
0% rate
→ 0 vs 2023/24
1.8
Leadership (FTE)
↓ -0.2 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£5,976
Spend per pupil
£6,382
Income per pupil
54%
Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address
Laburnum Drive, Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham, B76 2SP
Phone
01216752158
Principal
Michelle Walsh

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Holy Cross Catholic Primary School?
Holy Cross Catholic Primary School is an academy converter in Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham, England, for pupils aged 4–11.
How many pupils does Holy Cross Catholic Primary School have?
Holy Cross Catholic Primary School has 207 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
How does Holy Cross Catholic Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?
73% of pupils at Holy Cross Catholic Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Is Holy Cross Catholic Primary School part of an academy trust?
Yes — Holy Cross Catholic Primary School is part of ST. JOHN PAUL II MULTI ACADEMY COMPANY.
Where is Holy Cross Catholic Primary School?
Holy Cross Catholic Primary School is located at Laburnum Drive, Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham, B76 2SP.

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