Holy Cross School A Catholic Voluntary Academy

StatePrimaryResourced Provision+ NurseryRoman Catholic

GoodPrimaryAges 3–11141 pupils

Parsonwood Hill, Whitwick, LE67 5ATWebsite01530832799

Good141 pupilsAges 3–11

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Pupils141

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Pupils141

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Type

Academy

Phase

Primary

Age Range

3 - 11

Gender

Co-educational

Capacity

141 / 210 (67%)

Religion

Roman Catholic

Avg Class Size

~18*

Head Teacher

Mrs Catherine Murphy

* Estimated based on total pupils and year groups. Actual class sizes may vary.

At a Glance

InspectionGood

Inspected May 2023

Results

KS2 SATs Combined: 80%

AdmissionsPlaces likely available

Places available (2025-26)

SENDResourced Provision

This school has a specialist SEN unit providing additional support

4.1%

Absence rate

Avg 5.6%

Key Metrics

Borough Comparison

Absence rate

4.1%vs 5.6% avg

Absence & Behaviour

Overall absence rate4.1%

National avg: 5.4%

Persistent absence6.0%

National avg: 13.7%

Suspension rate3.6%

Permanent exclusion rate0.0%

2024-25

Inclusion & SEND

Resourced Provision

This school has designated provision for children with specific special educational needs

SEN Support 17.7%

Above averageEngland average: 13%

EHC Plans 3.5%

Below averageEngland average: 4.3%

Primary needs breakdown

Moderate Learning Difficulty10 pupils (33%)

Social, Emotional & Mental Health8 pupils (27%)

Speech, Language & Communication5 pupils (17%)

Specific Learning Difficulty4 pupils (13%)

Autistic Spectrum Disorder1 pupils (3%)

Not Assessed1 pupils (3%)

Other1 pupils (3%)

2024-25

Source: DfE School Census 2023-24

Staffing

Teachers (FTE) 6

Teaching assistants (FTE)8

Support staff (FTE)11

2024-25

Demographics

Total pupils141

Free school meals 12.8%

English as additional language 8.5%

Ethnic backgrounds

White British80.9%

White Other6.4%

Mixed White & African2.8%

Other1.4%

Asian Other1.4%

Mixed Other1.4%

Indian1.4%

Black African1.4%

Traveller Irish1.4%

Unclassified0.7%

Mixed White & Caribbean0.7%

2024-25

Trust Performance

St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Multi Academy Trust

KS4 (GCSEs)

Attainment 8 52.4

Progress 8 0.43

EBacc entry 39.0%

2023-24

Spending Per Pupil

£7,986

total expenditure per pupil

+£586 vs primary national avg (£7,400)

Teaching staff£3,145

Support staff£1,841

Premises£312

Energy£239

Learning resources£225

Income per pupil£6,594

2023-24

Data sourced from the Department for Education, Ofsted, and other government bodies under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Provided for general information only — verify details directly with the school. Terms

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