Holy Cross RC School

  • Primary
  • Local authority maintained
  • Ages 3 to 11
Ofsted: Good

Basuto Road, London, SW6 4BLOpen in maps

Holy Cross RC School is a primary school in Hammersmith and Fulham for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 78 schools in Hammersmith and Fulham. It ranks 14th of 35 primary schools in Hammersmith and Fulham. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in September 2015.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 23 September 2015, report published 23 November 2015

Overall effectiveness
Good
Leadership and management
Outstanding
Early years provision
Good
Safeguarding
Met

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What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 26 November 2024

Pupils receive an excellent education at this school. This begins in early years where strong foundations are built. The school provides an ambitious curriculum alongside a strong enrichment programme. Pupils achieve high outcomes and thrive because the school has high academic ambitions for all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Pupils enjoy their learning and are highly motivated in class. This is a three-form entry school, with two forms attending at Holy Cross and one form attending the Fulham Bilingual site. Pupils at the Fulham Bilingual site learn both the French and English National Curriculum: one week learning in French, the next English. Leaders have mapped out the two curriculums in depth and have strong oversight of the provision. Pupils across the sites are mature and confident. They are polite and courteous. Pupils are proud of their school and embody the values taught. They take part in charity work and numerous trips, events and workshops. Pupils are happy at the school and safe. Attendance is high and leaders work effectively with families to create a strong community. Pupils are known and nurtured at this school. Both staff and parents and carers speak highly of the school and feel there is a strong sense of community.

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Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

71 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths92%

92%, 30 percentage points above the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths24%

24%, 16 percentage points above the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score110

110, 4 above the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score110

110, 5 above the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score110

110, 5 above the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

605 pupils on roll, with places for 646

Eligible for free school meals11.2%

11.2%, 15.3 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language41.5%

41.5%, 19.9 percentage points above the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support10.9%

10.9%, 3.9 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan4.3%

4.3%, 1.7 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Holy Cross RC School

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Evergreen Primary School0.1 milesOfsted: GoodNot published
Kensington Prep School GDST0.2 milesNo Ofsted inspectionNot published
Sulivan Primary School0.4 milesOfsted: Good69% met the expected standard
Thomas's Academy0.4 milesOfsted: Good68% met the expected standard
L'Ecole des Petits School0.4 milesOfsted: OutstandingNot published

School details

School type
Voluntary aided school
Sector
Local authority maintained
Age range
3 to 11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Roman Catholic
Nursery classes
Yes
Headteacher
Mrs Kathleen Williams
Phone
02077361447
Website
holycrossfulham.org.uk
Address
Basuto Road, London, SW6 4BL
Local authority
Hammersmith and Fulham
URN
100345

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.