Holy Cross Catholic Primary School

URN: 140726 • Plymouth PL4 9BE

Overview

Name
Holy Cross Catholic Primary School
URN
140726
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Roman Catholic
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
PLYMOUTH CAST
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
60.7 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Finola Gill (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01752225420
Website
Visit
Address
2 Beaumont Road, Plymouth PL4 9BE

Summary

Holy Cross Catholic Primary School, located in Plymouth, is a mixed academy converter with a current enrollment of 290 pupils and a capacity of 315. The school is part of the Plymouth CAST Multi-Academy Trust and is committed to providing a nurturing environment where children feel happy and safe. The school's ethos emphasizes the importance of independence, confidence, and teamwork, aiming to prepare pupils as future leaders and responsible citizens.

The curriculum at Holy Cross is designed to be broad, ambitious, and tailored to meet the needs of all students, particularly those who are disadvantaged or have special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). The school focuses on high academic standards and the development of personal qualities, ensuring that pupils acquire the knowledge and skills necessary for their future education and life.

Holy Cross Catholic Primary School prides itself on being a diverse and inclusive community, fostering a culture of high expectations and aspirations. The school is dedicated to supporting the emotional and mental well-being of its pupils, creating a positive learning environment where every child can thrive and become effective agents of change.

Key details

LA
Plymouth
Age range
4 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
PLYMOUTH CAST
Capacity
315
Pupils
290
Boys
138
Girls
152
FSM %
17.90
Open date
2014-04-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2022-11-24
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Devon

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 290 138 152 315 17.90
2024-09-11 306 156 150 315 18.30
2023-09-11 300 159 141 315 21.00
2022-09-11 300 159 141 315 21.00
2021-09-11 301 168 133 255 21.30
2020-09-11 283 154 129 255 14.50

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