Holy Cross Catholic Primary School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 10 May 2023

The Holy Cross community values and celebrates each and every pupil as a unique individual. Pupils, staff and families are very proud of their school. Pupils are happy and feel safe as they know that staff will help them if they have any worries. The school motto - 'Aspire not to have more but to be more' - is well understood by pupils and staff. Leaders are highly aspirational for what all pupils can achieve, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Leaders and staff are united in their belief that every pupil can achieve great things. Pupils work hard to meet these high expectations and, as a result, achieve very well across the curriculum. Pupils are polite and caring. There is mutual respect between adults and pupils. Pupils are considerate of one another. Bullying is rare. The Year 5 'peacemakers' are trained to support pupils and resolve any friendship issues that they may have. Pupils relish the extensive additional activities and experiences available to them. All pupils have a role to play in the wider life of the school. They are immensely proud of the contributions that they make. These range from classroom jobs to many different roles of responsibility, including sports and house captains, eco-warriors and digital leaders. Older pupils are keen to share their enthusiasm and expertise in reading with their younger peers by acting as reading buddies.

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