Holy Cross Catholic Primary School

About Holy Cross Catholic Primary School

Holy Cross Catholic Primary School is a voluntary aided school in East Cowes, Isle of Wight, England, for pupils aged 5–11. It has 148 pupils on roll. The school has a Roman Catholic religious character. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (6 June 2023) rated it Requires Improvement. At the end of Key Stage 2, 35% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 20.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 0.7% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Isle of Wight →

School Type

Voluntary aided school

Phase

Primary

Age Range

Ages 5–11

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

148 / 210 (70%)

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Roman Catholic

Last Ofsted Inspection

6 June 2023

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

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

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

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.

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

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.

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

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

Millfield Avenue, East Cowes, Isle of Wight, PO32 6AS

Phone

01983292885

Headteacher

Lucie Banks

Website

www.holycrossrcpri.iow.sch.uk

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Holy Cross Catholic Primary School?

Holy Cross Catholic Primary School is a voluntary aided school in East Cowes, Isle of Wight, England, for pupils aged 5–11.

How many pupils does Holy Cross Catholic Primary School have?

Holy Cross Catholic Primary School has 148 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Holy Cross Catholic Primary School's Ofsted rating?

Holy Cross Catholic Primary School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent Ofsted inspection (6 June 2023).

How does Holy Cross Catholic Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

35% of pupils at Holy Cross Catholic Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Where is Holy Cross Catholic Primary School?

Holy Cross Catholic Primary School is located at Millfield Avenue, East Cowes, Isle of Wight, PO32 6AS.