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 admissions policy.
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, 30.5 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. The school offers a handful of extra-curricular academic activities or hobby clubs.
School offers PE and up to 10 seasonal 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 some extra-curricular creative and performing arts clubs.
Rated as Good by Ofsted in its last full inspection in 2012.
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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).