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Holy Cross Catholic Primary School
Requires Improvementgraded 06/06/2023Ages 5–11148 pupilsRoman Catholic
Holy Cross Catholic Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 5 to 11 in East Cowes, within the Isle of Wight local authority. It has a Roman Catholic religious character. The school has around 148 pupils on roll. It was most recently inspected by Ofsted in 06/06/2023 and continues to develop its provision for pupils. Families comparing primary schools in East Cowes can view Holy Cross Catholic Primary School's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted — sub-judgements
Quality of educationRequires Improvement
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementGood
Last inspected 06/06/2023
Attendance & staffing
Attendance95.0%England avg 94.5%
Persistent absence10.1%England avg 14.3%
Pupils per teacher26.6England avg 20.9
Teachers with QTS85%England avg 98%
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Pupil intake
Free school meals20.3%England avg 24.0%
English not first language0.7%England avg 18.8%
DfE school census, 2025/26
Nearby schools in East Cowes
All schools in East Cowes →Queensgate Foundation Primary1.1 miPriory School1.6 miCowes Enterprise College, An Ormiston AcademyGood · 1.2 miLanesend Primary School1.3 miGurnard Primary School1.7 miNorthwood Primary SchoolGood · 2.3 mi
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