Holy Cross Catholic Primary School
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
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 7 December 2022
This is a welcoming school. Pupils, parents and staff all feel part of the Holy Cross family. Pupils are happy. They love their school and are proud to be a pupil here. Children settle quickly into the early years because of the nurturing environment that staff have created. Pupils are exceptionally well behaved. They have strong, respectful relationships with adults and each other. Pupils know that staff quickly sort out any problems and that leaders will not tolerate bullying. This means pupils feel safe. Leaders have high expectations of all pupils, including those with special educational needs/disabilities (SEND). Pupils work hard to meet these expectations and achieve well. Pupils have many opportunities to develop their character. They say that staff teach them how to 'act kindly'. They learn to build empathy and awareness of other cultures through the school's work as a school of sanctuary. Pupils understand and value what it means to be different from others. They enjoy contributing to the life of the school as 'Mini Vinnies' or junior PCSOs. Pupils learn to be responsible by becoming mental health ambassadors or playleaders. By Year 6, pupils are articulate, confident and ready for secondary school.
What the school should improve
- Leaders have not ensured that pupils have enough opportunities to learn and practise phonics. This means that some pupils do not learn to read fluently as quickly as they should. Leaders should ensure that pupils have sufficient opportunities to learn new sounds and practise blending them to enable them to develop their reading skills quickly.
- Some pupils do not have a detailed knowledge of the fundamental British values of democracy, rule of law, individual liberty and tolerance. Therefore, pupils are not as well prepared for life in modern Britain as they might be. Leaders should ensure that the curriculum contains a range of effective opportunities for pupils to develop their knowledge of fundamental British values.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
30 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
204 pupils on roll, with places for 210
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
- 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.