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Holy Cross Catholic Primary School, Harlow
Goodgraded 09/03/2023Ages 5–11421 pupilsFaithRoman Catholic
Holy Cross Catholic Primary School, Harlow is a primary school for pupils aged 5 to 11 in Harlow, within the Essex local authority. It has a Roman Catholic religious character. The school has around 421 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 09/03/2023, Holy Cross Catholic Primary School, Harlow was judged Good. Families comparing primary schools in Harlow can view Holy Cross Catholic Primary School, Harlow's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted & inspectionGood
Latest graded inspection
Last inspected 09/03/2023. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points2 strengths · 0 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Reading scaled score
Maths scaled score
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
Primary results — Key Stage 2Above average
Expected standard (RWM)66%
England avg 59%
Higher standard (RWM)8%
England avg 7%
Reading scaled score107
100 = expected standard
Maths scaled score104
100 = expected standard
DfE, 2023/24
Pupil intake17.2%
Free school meals17.2%
England avg 24.0%
English not first language38.6%
England avg 18.8%
Places filled96%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing95.4%
Attendance95.4%
England avg 94.5%
Pupils per teacher26.2
England avg 20.9
Persistent absence12.8%
England avg 14.3%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Harlow
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