Leen Mills Lane, Hucknall, Nottingham NG15 8BZ
10 simple reasons to choose Holy Cross Primary Catholic Voluntary Academy, Hucknall
State primary school (academy converter) in Hucknall, Nottingham.
For pupils aged 5 to 11 years.
Mixed school (about 50%/50%).
Day school.
Roman Catholic faith school.
Non-selective admissions policy.
Small school with an average of one class per year.
School not tied to any one senior school.
No fees.
10 better reasons to choose Holy Cross Primary Catholic Voluntary Academy, Hucknall
Schoolsmith Score®; 67.
One of the best state primary schools in Nottingham and one of the 3 best independent or state primaries within 5 miles. Every year places in Reception are oversubscribed (first preference).
On average, 29.3 pupils per class and 25.1 pupils per teacher, from Year 1.
Attainment in Year 6 SATS exams at around the national average over the last 4 years.
School enhances the curriculum with topic based and thematic teaching for some foundation subjects, emphasising Catholic social morality.
School has Academy status, with more freedom over its curriculum and teaching methods than other state schools. As a member of Our Lady Of Lourdes Catholic Multi-Academy Trust, a Multi Academy Trust of 21 schools, it also has access to more specialist teachers and resources than most state schools.
School curriculum also includes PSHE, French. There is a small number of academic clubs.
School offers over 10 different sports. Representative 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.
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Independent Prep Schools
Salterford House School (6.2 miles); Hollygirt Junior School (7 miles); Nottingham Girls' High Infant & Junior School (7.1 miles).
State Primary Schools
Abbey Gates Primary School (3.9 miles); Haydn Primary School (6.1 miles); St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Aspley (6.2 miles).
Independent Senior Schools
Hollygirt School (7 miles); Nottingham Girls' High School GDST (7 miles); Nottingham High School (7.1 miles).
State Senior Schools
Redhill Academy (6 miles); Bluecoat Academy (6.4 miles); The Trinity Catholic School A Voluntary Academy (6.5 miles).