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
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.
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.
Useful links
- Special Educational Needs (sen)
- Calendar (calendar)
- Accessibility Policy (other)
- Admissions (other)
- Anti-Bullying Policy (other)
- Behaviour Policy (other)
- CAST Policies (other)
- Charging & Remissions Policy (other)
- Complaints Policy (other)
- Admissions (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Elburton Primary School (79.1)
- Hyde Park Infants' School (76.0)
- Glen Park Primary School (74.8)
- Boringdon Primary School (70.2)
- Holy Cross Catholic Primary School (70.2)
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
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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