Holy Cross Catholic Primary School
Daiglen Drive, South Ockendon, RM15 5RPOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Holy Cross Catholic Primary School is a primary school in South Ockendon for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 58 schools in Thurrock. It ranks 6th of 8 primary schools in South Ockendon. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in May 2016.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 11 May 2016, report published 8 June 2016
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 16 July 2024
Holy Cross's values of respect, honesty, tolerance, justice and forgiveness are evident throughout the school. Pupils enjoy coming to school and the range of opportunities that are available. Pupils value the numerous clubs. They talk enthusiastically about the variety of trips and visitors to the school that support them with their learning. Pupils' behaviour reflects the school values. For instance, pupils demonstrate forgiveness by resolving minor disputes with friends. There are very respectful, strong relationships between staff and pupils. Pupils feel safe and know who to go to if they have a worry. They show tolerance by warmly welcoming new peers, including those who join the school at different times of the year and from overseas. This helps to create a highly inclusive ethos in the school and broadens pupils' understanding of the world. The school has high expectations of pupils. They typically respond well to these and achieve well. A few pupils sometimes find it hard to listen and behave appropriately. Skilled adults support them, ensuring a calming environment in which to learn. Good habits for learning together are formed from the early years. Overall, pupils of all ages have positive attitudes to learning and follow routines well.
What the school should improve
- On some occasions, teachers do not accurately check pupils' learning and, therefore, do not provide next-step activities that move pupils on in their learning. As a result, some pupils do not learn as much as they could. The school should ensure that teachers chose activities that precisely match the next steps needed for all pupils' learning.
- Sometimes, teachers' expectations for pupils' learning behaviours are not as high as they might be. This means some pupils struggle to listen attentively. It causes them to miss important demonstrations and instructions, which affects their achievement. The school should ensure that learning behaviours expectations are clear and that all staff are equipped to ensure these are applied consistently, so that every pupil is ready and able to listen and learn.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
30 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
224 pupils on roll, with places for 236
Schools near Holy Cross Catholic Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Somers Heath Primary School | 0.2 miles | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | 81% met the expected standard |
| Shaw Primary Academy | 0.3 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | 82% met the expected standard |
| Dilkes Academy | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 86% met the expected standard |
| Bonnygate Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 60% met the expected standard |
| Aveley Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 81% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- CHRISTUS CATHOLIC TRUST
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Roman Catholic
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Headteacher Sandra Power
- Phone
- 01708853000
- Address
- Daiglen Drive, South Ockendon, RM15 5RP
- Local authority
- Thurrock
- URN
- 146296
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.