Holy Cross RC Primary School

Primary
Local authority maintained
Ages 4 to 11

Ofsted: Good

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

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Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

22 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths68%

68%, 6 percentage points above the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths0%

0%, 8 percentage points below the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score104

104, 2 below the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score103

103, 2 below the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score105

105, the same as the England average.

Pupil numbers and mix

170 pupils on roll, with places for 210

Eligible for free school meals56.5%

56.5%, 30 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language54.7%

54.7%, 33.1 percentage points above the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support21.8%

21.8%, 7 percentage points above the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan7.1%

7.1%, 1.1 percentage points above the England average of 6%.

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
Website: holycross.bristol.sch.uk (opens in a new tab)
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.