How many pupils does Waltham Holy Cross Primary Academy have?

Waltham Holy Cross Primary Academy has 594 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

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

Waltham Holy Cross Primary Academy was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (26 March 2024).

How does Waltham Holy Cross Primary Academy perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

73% of pupils at Waltham Holy Cross Primary Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Waltham Holy Cross Primary Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — Waltham Holy Cross Primary Academy is part of NET ACADEMIES TRUST.

Where is Waltham Holy Cross Primary Academy?

Waltham Holy Cross Primary Academy is located at Quendon Drive, Waltham Abbey, Essex, EN9 1LG.

Waltham Holy Cross Primary Academy

Quendon Drive, Waltham Abbey, Essex, EN9 1LG

Good

Inspected 26 March 2024

Good

Ofsted

73%

KS2 expected

Primary

Phase

3–11

Ages

594

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy sponsor led

Type

About Waltham Holy Cross Primary Academy

Waltham Holy Cross Primary Academy is an academy sponsor led in Waltham Abbey, Essex, England, for pupils aged 3–11. It has 594 pupils on roll. It is part of NET ACADEMIES TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (26 March 2024) rated it Good. At the end of Key Stage 2, 73% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 26.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 34.1% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Essex →
School Type: Academy sponsor led
Phase: Primary
Age Range: Ages 3–11
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 594 / 630 (94%)
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Religious Character: None
Last Ofsted Inspection: 26 March 2024

Pupil profile

2023/24

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

26.8%

Free school meals

34.1%

EAL

2.9%

SEN support

8.9%

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)

11%

Higher standard (RWM)

106

Avg reading score

106

Avg maths score

Attendance

4.0%

Overall absence

10%

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.

29.2

Teachers (FTE)

↑ +3.6 vs 2023/24

20.1

Pupils per teacher

↓ -3.7 vs 2023/24

12.38

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↑ +3.3 vs 2023/24

£42,988

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 13% on leadership pay

↑ +£2,526 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

3.8

Leadership (FTE)

↓ -1.0 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.

£6,422

Income per pupil

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: Quendon Drive, Waltham Abbey, Essex, EN9 1LG
Phone: 01992713191
Head Teacher: Sarah Clarke

Academy Trust

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Waltham Holy Cross Primary Academy?: Waltham Holy Cross Primary Academy is an academy sponsor led in Waltham Abbey, Essex, England, for pupils aged 3–11.
How many pupils does Waltham Holy Cross Primary Academy have?: Waltham Holy Cross Primary Academy has 594 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Waltham Holy Cross Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?: Waltham Holy Cross Primary Academy was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (26 March 2024).
How does Waltham Holy Cross Primary Academy perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 73% of pupils at Waltham Holy Cross Primary Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Is Waltham Holy Cross Primary Academy part of an academy trust?: Yes — Waltham Holy Cross Primary Academy is part of NET ACADEMIES TRUST.
Where is Waltham Holy Cross Primary Academy?: Waltham Holy Cross Primary Academy is located at Quendon Drive, Waltham Abbey, Essex, EN9 1LG.

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