Holy Cross RC Primary School
Dean Lane, Bedminster, Bristol, BS3 1DBOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Holy Cross RC Primary School is a primary school in Bristol for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 168 schools in Bristol. It ranks 117th of 190 primary schools in Bristol. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in May 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 16 May 2023, report published 10 July 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 16 May 2023
Pupils are proud to attend Holy Cross RC Primary School. They are polite and welcoming, greeting visitors with a smile. Pupils talk confidently about the way in which the school's values help them to be kind and accepting of others. Parents and carers speak highly of the role the school plays in the local community and the care and attention that staff show towards pupils. Leaders have high expectations for pupils' behaviour. Pupils respond well. They understand the school rules and follow them well, both in and outside the classroom. This starts in the early years where children follow instructions, play well and respect each other. Pupils feel safe. Parents agree. Pupils value the positive relationships they have with staff. They say that staff listen to them and are there for them if they need to share any worries. Pupils enjoy a wide range of clubs, such as football, art, forest school and cartoon club. They value becoming sports captains, eco-warriors and members of the school council. Pupils say that these roles help them to act as role models to others.
What the school should improve
- In some subjects, assessment is not yet used well enough to check that pupils have remembered the knowledge they have been taught and to decide next steps in learning. As a result, some pupils do not build their knowledge well enough over time. Leaders need to ensure that teachers use assessment effectively across all subjects and use this information to inform the planning of future learning.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
22 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
170 pupils on roll, with places for 210
Schools near Holy Cross RC Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southville Primary School | 0.2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 75% met the expected standard |
| Compass Point Primary School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 41% met the expected standard |
| St Mary Redcliffe Church of England Primary School | 0.5 miles | Report card: Needs attention | 30% met the expected standard |
| Cathedral Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | 62% met the expected standard |
| Ashton Gate Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 57% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary aided school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Roman Catholic
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Jo Kingston
- Phone
- 01173772199
- Address
- Dean Lane, Bedminster, Bristol, BS3 1DB
- Local authority
- Bristol
- URN
- 109244
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.