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Holy Cross Catholic Primary Academy, Harlow CM18

Tracyes Road, Southern Way, Harlow, Essex CM18 6JJ

10 simple reasons to choose Holy Cross Catholic Primary Academy

State primary school (academy converter) in Harlow.
For pupils aged 5 to 11 years.
Mixed school (about 50%/50%).
Day school.
Roman Catholic faith school.
Non-selective intake.
Medium sized school with an average of two classes per year.
School not tied to any one senior school.
No fees.

10 better reasons to choose Holy Cross Catholic Primary Academy

Schoolsmith Score®; 69.
One of the best state primary schools in Harlow and one of the 3 best independent or state primaries within 5 miles. Every year places in Reception are oversubscribed (first preference).
On average, 30.4 pupils per class and 26.1 pupils per teacher, from Year 1.
In the top 23% of schools in the country for attainment in Year 6 SATS exams, over the last 4 years.
The school's curriculum is subject based, organised by topics, and emphasises Catholic social morality. Enquiry skills are developed within the subjects and with some cross-curricular projects. It also participates in the Forest Schools programme for all age groups. And there is a programme of visiting speakers, day trips and residentials for the senior pupils.
In the top 26% of schools in the country for pupil progress, over the last 4 years.
School curriculum also includes PSHE, French. There are a small number of academic clubs.
School offers over 10 different sports. Competitive teams in major sports from Year 3.
Art and music are taught as discrete subjects to all pupils. DT, drama, dance integrated into other subjects. Choir. There are also some visual and performing arts clubs.
Rated as Good by Ofsted in its last full inspection in 2012.

Find another school near Holy Cross Catholic Primary Academy

Independent Prep Schools

Saint Nicholas School, Lower School (2.1 miles); Coopersale Hall School (5.1 miles); Howe Green House (6.9 miles).

State Primary Schools

Little Hallingbury Church of England Primary School (6 miles); Broxbourne Church of England Primary School (6.1 miles); Sheredes Primary School (6.1 miles).

Independent Senior Schools

Saint Nicholas School, Harlow (3.2 miles); Haileybury (8.5 miles); Bishop's Stortford College (9.6 miles).

State Senior Schools

Burnt Mill Academy (1.8 miles); Harlow College (2 miles); Leventhorpe (5.1 miles).

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