Holy Cross Catholic Primary School
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025East Cowes, South East PO32 6AS · Isle of Wight
#2350 of 2,471 primary schools in South East
#14556 of 15,697 nationally
About Holy Cross Catholic Primary School
Holy Cross Catholic Primary School is a local authority primary located in East Cowes, in the Isle of Wight local authority of South East, England. It caters for Ages 5–11. In 2025 it enrolled 148 students. Community, voluntary-aided, voluntary-controlled and foundation schools maintained by the local authority; free to attend.
Its Success Index (England) is 16.1 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of primary schools in England and 2350th of 2,471 ranked primary schools in South East. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (51th percentile), and its weakest is ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (5th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 148; capacity filled 70.5%.
There are 2 schools in East Cowes; Holy Cross Catholic Primary School ranks 2nd of 2 scored schools there.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against primary schools across England.
- KS2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%)35%
- KS2: higher standard (20%)0%
- KS2: reading progress (10%)–
- KS2: maths progress (10%)–
- Progress 8 (20%)–
- Attainment 8 (30%)–
- Grade 5+ in English & maths (15%)–
- A level points per entry (10%)–
- Community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%)20.3%
The Success Index (England) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Holy Cross Catholic Primary School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 148
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 20.3%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 70.5%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
- KS2 expected standard (RWM)
- 35%
- Share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
- KS2 higher standard (RWM)
- 0%
- Share of pupils reaching the higher standard in reading, writing and maths.
Free academic assessment
Is your child on track for their SATs and GCSEs?
Success Tutoring offers personalised English and maths tutoring mapped to the National Curriculum. Start with a free online assessment and a clear plan for the year ahead.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Schools near Holy Cross Catholic Primary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
Queensgate Foundation Primary
East Cowes · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
353 students · 1.8 km away
Cowes Enterprise College, An Ormiston Academy
Cowes · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
1,156 students · 1.9 km away
Lanesend Primary School
Cowes · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
346 students · 2.1 km away
Priory School
Whippingham · Independent all-through · Ages 4–18
172 students · 2.6 km away
Gurnard Primary School
Cowes · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
522 students · 2.8 km away
Northwood Primary School
Cowes · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
178 students · 3.7 km away
Wootton Community Primary School
Ryde · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
205 students · 4.9 km away
Medina College
Newport · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
1,094 students · 5.5 km away
Summerfields Primary School
Newport · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
202 students · 6.2 km away
Hunnyhill Ormiston Academy
Newport · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
406 students · 6.2 km away
Similar schools
Local authority primary schools in South East with a comparable Pupils on roll.
Waltham St Lawrence Primary School
Reading · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
148 students
St Thomas' Church of England Aided Primary School
Winchelsea · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
148 students
Ashley Infant School
New Milton · Local authority primary · Ages 4–7
149 students
Stanmore Primary School
Winchester · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
147 students
Manor Field Infant School
Basingstoke · Local authority primary · Ages 5–7
149 students
Crookham Church of England Aided Infant School
Fleet · Local authority primary · Ages 4–7
149 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Holy Cross Catholic Primary School a good school?
Holy Cross Catholic Primary School has a Success Index (England) of 16.1 out of 100 (Lower 50% of primary schools in England) and ranks #2350 of 2,471 in South East. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Holy Cross Catholic Primary School rank in South East?
Holy Cross Catholic Primary School ranks #2350 of 2,471 primary schools in South East and #14556 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend Holy Cross Catholic Primary School?
Holy Cross Catholic Primary School had 148 students in 2025.
Is Holy Cross Catholic Primary School a primary school or a secondary school?
Holy Cross Catholic Primary School is classified as a primary covering Ages 5–11. It is a local authority school.
What other schools are near Holy Cross Catholic Primary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Holy Cross Catholic Primary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.