How many pupils does Holy Cross RC Primary School have?

Holy Cross RC Primary School has 214 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.

What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Holy Cross RC Primary School?

The pupil–teacher ratio at Holy Cross RC Primary School is 22.3:1.

Is Holy Cross RC Primary School a denominational school?

Holy Cross RC Primary School is a Roman Catholic school.

Where is Holy Cross RC Primary School?

Holy Cross RC Primary School is located at Craighall Road, Edinburgh, Edinburgh City.

How is Holy Cross RC Primary School inspected?

Schools in Scotland are inspected by Education Scotland, which reports against a set of quality indicators rather than a single overall grade. You can read Holy Cross RC Primary School's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.

Holy Cross RC Primary School

Edinburgh, Edinburgh City

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About Holy Cross RC Primary School

Holy Cross RC Primary School is a primary school in Edinburgh, Edinburgh City, Scotland. It is run by the local council. It is a Roman Catholic school. It has 214 pupils on roll (2025 census). The pupil–teacher ratio is 22.3:1. 42% of pupils have English as an additional language. 79% are registered for free school meals. Schools in Scotland are inspected by Education Scotland rather than Ofsted.

School details

Council area: Edinburgh City →
Town: Edinburgh
Phase: Primary
Type: Local Authority
Denomination: Roman Catholic
Address: Craighall Road, Edinburgh
Phone: 0131 552 1972
Email: admin@holycross.edin.sch.uk
Website: Visit website →

Pupils & staffing

Census 2025

214

Pupil roll

9.6

Teachers (FTE)

22.3:1

Pupil-teacher ratio

26.8

Avg class size

Pupils by gender95 girls · 119 boys

Additional support needs52% of pupils

English as an additional language42% of pupils

Registered for free school meals79% of pupils

Roll by stage

Pupils by deprivation

Q1 · most deprived (12%)Q5 · least deprived (29%)

Source: Scottish Government, School Level Summary Statistics 2025(annual pupil & teacher census). Figures are as at census day; small counts may be suppressed.

Education Scotland inspection

Last inspected September 2018

Education Scotland evaluates schools against quality indicators on a six-point scale, rather than a single overall grade.

Leadership of changeGood

Learning, teaching and assessmentGood

Raising attainment and achievementGood

Ensuring wellbeing, equality and inclusionVery Good

This inspection is more than five years old — the school may have changed since. Check the latest report for the current position.

Find the full report on Education Scotland ↗

Source: Education Scotland inspection grades, via Scottish Government (information as at 1 April 2025). Six-point scale: Excellent · Very Good · Good · Satisfactory · Weak · Unsatisfactory.

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Holy Cross RC Primary School?: Holy Cross RC Primary School is a primary school in Edinburgh, Edinburgh City, Scotland. It is run by the local council.
How many pupils does Holy Cross RC Primary School have?: Holy Cross RC Primary School has 214 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.
What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Holy Cross RC Primary School?: The pupil–teacher ratio at Holy Cross RC Primary School is 22.3:1.
Is Holy Cross RC Primary School a denominational school?: Holy Cross RC Primary School is a Roman Catholic school.
Where is Holy Cross RC Primary School?: Holy Cross RC Primary School is located at Craighall Road, Edinburgh, Edinburgh City.
How is Holy Cross RC Primary School inspected?: Schools in Scotland are inspected by Education Scotland, which reports against a set of quality indicators rather than a single overall grade. You can read Holy Cross RC Primary School's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.