Holy Cross Church of England Primary School
School Road, Runcton Holme, King's Lynn, PE33 0ELOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Holy Cross Church of England Primary School is a primary school in King's Lynn for ages 2 to 11. It is one of the 453 schools in Norfolk. It ranks 24th of 41 primary schools in King's Lynn. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in July 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 18 July 2023, report published 25 September 2023
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 18 July 2023
Pupils of all ages learn and play together happily. Whether sitting and chatting over lunch, or playing tennis at playtime, older pupils include the youngest in all they do. Many pupils have joined the school recently. These pupils are made to feel welcome. They quickly become part of the school community. Adults expect pupils to work hard in lessons and behave well, which most do. Many pupils strive to be 'star learner' of the week. They delight in receiving this award in assembly, sharing their achievement with the wider school community. Pupils are proud to carry out roles, such as being a school ambassador, sports leader or library monitor. They take these responsibilities seriously. Opportunities such as the annual Christmas sleepover, taking part in sporting competitions and attending a range of clubs are enjoyed by pupils. These opportunities, coupled with a range of trips and visits, provide pupils with chances to develop independence and experience the world beyond the school gates. Pupils are guided to stay physically healthy. They learn ways to support their mental health and well-being. Pupils know it is best to share worries or concerns when they have them and not keep these to themselves.
What the school should improve
- The individual targets for some pupils with SEND are too broad. They do not precisely set out what pupils need to know, remember and be able to do as a result of the additional activities they undertake. This means some additional support that pupils receive is not always tightly focused, and they do not learn as well as they could. Leaders should ensure that staff put in place specific, measurable and time-focused support to ensure that these pupils achieve well.
- While there have been some improvements in attendance, a significant minority of pupils are persistently absent from school. They miss too much learning time. Leaders should ensure that their approaches to promoting good attendance are precisely tailored around the needs of pupils and result in these pupils attending school more regularly.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
10 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
55 pupils on roll, with places for 70
Schools near Holy Cross Church of England Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Watlington Community Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 62% met the expected standard |
| Magdalen Academy | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 17% met the expected standard |
| Wimbotsham and Stow Academy | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 56% met the expected standard |
| St Martin At Shouldham Church of England Primary Academy | 3 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | 79% met the expected standard |
| Downham Market, Hillcrest Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 71% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- GRACE SCHOOLS
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Emma Zeil
- Phone
- 01553810394
- Address
- School Road, Runcton Holme, King's Lynn, PE33 0EL
- Local authority
- Norfolk
- URN
- 141228
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.