Holy Cross Catholic Primary School

Primary
Academy
Ages 4 to 11

Ofsted: Good

Laburnum Drive, Walmley, Sutton Coldfield, B76 2SPOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Holy Cross Catholic Primary School is a primary school in Sutton Coldfield for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 501 schools in Birmingham. It ranks 17th of 25 primary schools in Sutton Coldfield. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in April 2013.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 24 April 2013, report published 16 May 2013

Overall effectiveness: Good
Leadership and management: Good

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Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

30 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths73%

73%, 11 percentage points above the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths10%

10%, 2 percentage points above the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score106

106, the same as the England average.

Maths, average scaled score107

107, 2 above the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score107

107, 2 above the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

204 pupils on roll, with places for 210

Eligible for free school meals8.3%

8.3%, 18.2 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language10.3%

10.3%, 11.3 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support15.2%

15.2%, 0.4 percentage points above the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan2%

2%, 4 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Holy Cross Catholic Primary School

School	Distance	Ofsted	Results
Hollyfield Primary School	0.5 miles	Ofsted: Good	66% met the expected standard
New Hall Primary School	0.8 miles	Ofsted: Good	66% met the expected standard
The Deanery Church of England Primary School	0.9 miles	Ofsted judgements: Outstanding	75% met the expected standard
Maney Hill Primary School	1 mile	Ofsted: Good	75% met the expected standard
Town House Primary School	1 mile	No Ofsted inspection	Not published

School details

School type: Academy converter
Sector: Academy
Trust: ST. JOHN PAUL II MULTI ACADEMY COMPANY
Age range: 4 to 11
Gender: Mixed
Religious character: Roman Catholic
Nursery classes: No
Headteacher: Mrs Michelle Walsh
Phone: 01216752158
Website: holycross-sch.net (opens in a new tab)
Address: Laburnum Drive, Walmley, Sutton Coldfield, B76 2SP
Local authority: Birmingham
URN: 140525

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.