Holy Cross Catholic Primary School
Holy Cross Catholic Primary School is a primary school in London for ages 3 to 11.
Daily practice for Holy Cross Catholic Primary School pupils
Daily maths and English that follow the national curriculum for your child's year. Start with a free five-minute class.
At a glance
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Pupils
- 231
- Who it's for
- Boys and girls
- Faith
- Roman Catholic
- Address
- Culverley Road, London, SE6 2LD
- Phone
- 02086 982675
The school's websiteResults and performanceFull register entryMap
What Ofsted found
Full inspection, May 2023.
- Overall effectiveness: Holy Cross Catholic Primary School continues to be an outstanding school.
- Safeguarding: The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
- Inspectors found pupils achieve exceptionally in English and mathematics and across the curriculum.
- Inspectors found pupils' behaviour in lessons and around school is excellent.
- The report says pupils with SEND learn the same curriculum as their peers, with leaders working closely with external agencies to get the right support.
- The report says pupils who fall behind in reading are quickly picked up and given extra reading practice at the earliest opportunity.
Our summary of Ofsted's report. Read the full reports on Ofsted's website. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
The school
- The school's mission statement is May God's love shine in our lives as we care and share and learn together.
- Children are taught to be behaviour code of Ready, Respectful and Responsible.
- Holy Cross is an inclusive school where differences are valued and every member is cherished.
Source: Holy Cross Catholic Primary School website. Checked 11 November 2026.
How it teaches
- The school uses the National Curriculum, tailored to pupils' needs.
Source: Holy Cross Catholic Primary School website. Checked 11 November 2026.
Music, sport and trips
- Pupils take part in PE lessons, playtimes, after-school or lunchtime clubs and inter-school tournaments.
Source: Holy Cross Catholic Primary School website. Checked 11 November 2026.
The school day and clubs
- Lunchtime and after-school clubs cover a wide variety of activities for children of all ages.
Source: Holy Cross Catholic Primary School website. Checked 11 November 2026.
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School details: Get Information about Schools, Department for Education, URN 100739. Checked 9 November 2026.
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