Holy Cross Catholic Primary School, Harlow
URN: 136967 • Harlow CM18 6JJ
Overview
- Name
- Holy Cross Catholic Primary School, Harlow
- URN
- 136967
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Roman Catholic
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- HOLY CROSS CATHOLIC PRIMARY ACADEMY
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 60.5 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Alison Kerrell (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01279424452
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Tracyes Road, Harlow CM18 6JJ
Summary
Holy Cross Catholic Primary School, located in Harlow, Essex, is a mixed academy converter with a current enrolment of 421 pupils, slightly below its capacity of 430. The school fosters a welcoming and supportive environment, emphasizing respect, positive attitudes, and a commitment to nurturing each child's potential. The ethos is rooted in Gospel values, aiming to create a safe and happy community for children, parents, and staff alike.
The curriculum at Holy Cross is designed to be well-balanced and creative, tailored to meet the diverse needs of every child. The school encourages hands-on learning experiences and employs teaching strategies that promote curiosity, questioning, and empathy. This approach helps children develop confidence and independence as they explore their talents and face challenges.
Holy Cross is dedicated to promoting fundamental British values, including democracy, individual liberty, and mutual respect. The school recognizes the multicultural and multi-faith nature of the community it serves, ensuring that all students feel valued and included. For more information, parents can visit the school's website or contact the office directly.
The curriculum at Holy Cross is designed to be well-balanced and creative, tailored to meet the diverse needs of every child. The school encourages hands-on learning experiences and employs teaching strategies that promote curiosity, questioning, and empathy. This approach helps children develop confidence and independence as they explore their talents and face challenges.
Holy Cross is dedicated to promoting fundamental British values, including democracy, individual liberty, and mutual respect. The school recognizes the multicultural and multi-faith nature of the community it serves, ensuring that all students feel valued and included. For more information, parents can visit the school's website or contact the office directly.
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Key details
- LA
- Essex
- Age range
- 5 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Not applicable
- Trust
- HOLY CROSS CATHOLIC PRIMARY ACADEMY
- Capacity
- 430
- Pupils
- 421
- Boys
- 211
- Girls
- 210
- FSM %
- 18.80
- Open date
- 2011-08-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-03-09
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Essex
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 421 | 211 | 210 | 430 | 18.80 |
| 2024-09-11 | 424 | 204 | 220 | 430 | 19.60 |
| 2023-09-11 | 424 | 196 | 228 | 430 | 18.40 |
| 2022-09-11 | 424 | 196 | 228 | 430 | 18.40 |
| 2021-09-11 | 426 | 202 | 224 | 218 | 16.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 430 | 209 | 221 | 218 | 12.30 |
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