How many pupils does Holy Cross Catholic Primary School have?

Holy Cross Catholic Primary School has 181 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 Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (20 October 2022).

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.

Where is Holy Cross Catholic Primary School?

Holy Cross Catholic Primary School is located at Gautby Road, Birkenhead, Wirral, CH41 7DU.

Holy Cross Catholic Primary School

Gautby Road, Birkenhead, Wirral, CH41 7DU

Good

Inspected 20 October 2022

Good

Ofsted

73%

KS2 expected

Primary

Phase

3–11

Ages

181

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Voluntary aided school

Type

About Holy Cross Catholic Primary School

Holy Cross Catholic Primary School is a voluntary aided school in Birkenhead, Wirral, England, for pupils aged 3–11. It has 181 pupils on roll. The school has a Roman Catholic religious character. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (20 October 2022) rated it Good. At the end of Key Stage 2, 73% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 76.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 15.7% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Wirral →
School Type: Voluntary aided school
Phase: Primary
Age Range: Ages 3–11
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 181 / 210 (86%)
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Roman Catholic
Last Ofsted Inspection: 20 October 2022

Pupil profile

2023/24

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

76.8%

Free school meals

15.7%

EAL

2.8%

SEN support

28.2%

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)

Higher standard (RWM)

105

Avg reading score

106

Avg maths score

Attendance

7.1%

Overall absence

19.7%

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.

13.6

Teachers (FTE)

↑ +4.6 vs 2023/24

12.9

Pupils per teacher

↓ -5.3 vs 2023/24

7.48

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↑ +2.1 vs 2023/24

£48,797

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 36% on leadership pay

↑ +£5,381 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

Leadership (FTE)

↑ +2.0 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.

£7,599

Spend per pupil

£7,819

Income per pupil

45%

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: Gautby Road, Birkenhead, Wirral, CH41 7DU
Phone: 01516528454
Headteacher: Paula Brás
Website: www.holycross.wirral.sch.uk

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Holy Cross Catholic Primary School?: Holy Cross Catholic Primary School is a voluntary aided school in Birkenhead, Wirral, England, for pupils aged 3–11.
How many pupils does Holy Cross Catholic Primary School have?: Holy Cross Catholic Primary School has 181 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 Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (20 October 2022).
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.
Where is Holy Cross Catholic Primary School?: Holy Cross Catholic Primary School is located at Gautby Road, Birkenhead, Wirral, CH41 7DU.

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