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Holy Cross CofE Primary School
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Holy Cross CofE Primary School
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- Oldham OL1 3EZ
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Success of the Curriculum: Pupils enjoy interesting and well-planned curriculum activities that capture their interest for good progress.
Foundational Skills: Younger children do not develop their skills in phonics quickly enough; systematic improvements are needed in reading.
Areas Needing Improvement: Further improvements needed in systematic phonics teaching and effective use of time in reading lessons.
Support for Falling Behind: Pupils who are at risk of falling behind receive immediate additional support, often before the next lesson.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are polite, welcoming, and work harmoniously. Their behaviour is generally good and they respect each other’s views.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils do not achieve as well in reading as in other subjects; there is room for more accelerated progress in reading.
Support for SEND Pupils: Children with special educational needs make good progress, with individual learning needs swiftly addressed and supported.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils have absolute confidence in staff dealing with the rare incidences of bullying and feel safe and well cared for.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Effective pastoral team ensures pupils are well cared for with strong systems in place to address concerns thoroughly.
Parent Feedback: Parents are overwhelmingly positive about the school and appreciate workshops and information on their children's progress.
Parental Involvement: Parents value the support and advice given to help their children's learning; they feel welcomed into the setting.
Extracurricular Activities: A range of after-school activities such as gymnastics club and choir activities are offered and enjoyed by pupils.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers value the training and support provided by senior leaders, which positively impacts pupil outcomes.
Impact on Student Progress: The new assessment system helps teachers swiftly support pupils at risk of falling behind, leading to good progress.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Improved teaching quality noted since last inspection; teachers adhere to the school's marking and feedback policy.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Teachers use precise success criteria in writing tasks, which can limit pupils' composition skills and sometimes result in basic mistakes.
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About Us
Holy Cross CofE Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in Greater Manchester, North West.
It has 432 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 21 : 1.
At this school, 52% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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We're glad you're here. Children aged 4 to 11 are served by the inclusive Voluntary Aided Holy Cross Church of England Primary School, which is a part of the Henshaw Trust. The school can accommodate 480 students (which includes Nursery). Our vision for Holy Cross C of E (VA) Primary School is based on a foundation of Christian values and these provide the basis of the spiritual, social, intellectual, emotional and moral development of our children. We are committed to ensuring that our kids grow up to be responsible young adults with the resilience, aptitude, and qualities needed to succeed in a world that is always changing. As kids get older, it's crucial that they learn how to select, cultivate, and enhance their own good values. Our students should be given the chance to reflect on the effects of their decisions on themselves, the communities they are a part of, and society as a whole. In order to keep you informed about what's occurring at school, we also use Facebook. This is frequently updated with pictures and examples of the hard-working work that our kids have produced. Please take some time to browse our pages, look at our pictures, and read some of our work examples. If you did, it would be very meaningful to our kids.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
| ³Ô¹ÏÌìÌà grade |
A+
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B-
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A+
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 3-11 | 3-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 21.6 | 25.8 | 20.9 |
| Proficient Math | 104 | 108 | 103 |
| Proficient Read | 103 | 109 | 101 |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Primary Exam Result
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 104 | 100 | 97 |
| Reading | 103 | 101 | 98 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 52% | 54.41% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 4.29% | 7.42% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -0.2 | Average |
| Writing | 1.4 | Above Average |
| Maths | 1.3 | Above Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 108 5 | 98 | 96 |
| Reading | 106 1 | 98 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 72% 5 | 61.11% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% 2 | 7.75% | 9.72% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 1.9 | Above Average |
| Writing | -1.2 | Below Average |
| Maths | 2.9 | Above Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 103 1 | 102 | 94 |
| Reading | 105 | 103 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 67% 4 | 63.33% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 5% | 6.97% | 9.16% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 0.5 | Average |
| Writing | 1.2 | Above Average |
| Maths | 0.3 | Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 104 | 97 | 93 |
| Reading | 105 | 97 | 93 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 71% | 56.12% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 5% | 5.49% | 8.19% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 1.9 | Above Average |
| Writing | 0.7 | Average |
| Maths | 1.6 | Above Average |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
21 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Holy Cross CofE Primary School
Local authority ratio 24 : 1
