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Swindon, Swindon
Holy Cross Catholic Primary School
Holy Cross Catholic Primary School is a academy converter in Swindon, Swindon. The school has 391 pupils on roll.
Academy converter Primary Ages 4–11 391 PupilsURN 136981
Forest School
Wrap Care
Nurturing
Eco School
Rights
Parent Partners
Ofsted Report
2
Good
Inspected July 2023
Quality of EducationGood
Behaviour and AttitudesGood
Personal DevelopmentGood
Leadership and ManagementGood
Early Years ProvisionGood
Safeguarding✓ Effective
View Report →Key Indicators
How this school compares to national averages
Nat. avg: 60%
48%↓ -12pp
KS2 RWM Expected
Nat. avg: 73%
62%↓ -11pp
Reading Expected
Nat. avg: 73%
72%↓ -1pp
Maths Expected
Nat. avg: 72%
52%↓ -20pp
Writing Expected
Nat. avg: 94.5%
94.6%↑ +0pp
Attendance Rate
Nat. avg: 20.4
24.2↓ -4pp
Pupil : Teacher
Nat. avg: 23.8%
10.8%↓ -13pp
Free School Meals
391 / 420
93%
Capacity
About
School overview
Holy Cross Catholic Primary School is a academy converter in Swindon, Swindon. The school has 391 pupils on roll.
School Details
Headteacher
Samantha Dowdeswell
Age Range
4 — 11
School Hours
08:35 – 13:15
Telephone
01793527679
Website
Address
Swindon, SN3 1AR
Local Authority
Swindon
The School Day
08:35
School Day Begins
Registration and morning activities
08:45
Morning Break
Break time
13:15
School Day Ends
Dismissal
Enrichment & Awards
Clubs & Activities · 26 available
Art
Band
Choir
Climbing
Coding
Computing
Cooking
Cricket
Dodgeball
Football
French
Gardening
Gymnastics
Hockey
Minecraft
Music
Reading
Rugby
Science
Sewing
Stem
Swimming
Little Wandle
Purple Mash
Forest School
Forest School
Awards & Accreditations
Nurturing Schools Award
Recognised achievement
School Games Mark
Engagement in school sports
Uniform & PE Kit
School Uniform
Cardigan
Hat
Pinafore Dress
Polo Shirt
School Shoes
Skirt
Socks
Tights
Trousers
Colours
Black
Green
Grey
White
PE Kit
Shorts
Sweatshirt
Trainers
Tshirt
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