Holy Cross Catholic Primary School, Harlow
97%
Capacity
421
Pupils
1.6x
Demand
About Holy Cross Catholic Primary School, Harlow
Holy Cross Catholic Primary School, Harlow is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Harlow community, welcoming children from age 5 to 11. The school has 421 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (97% of 436 places).
Ofsted has rated Holy Cross Catholic Primary School, Harlow "Good", the school is led by headteacher Alison Kerrell, it falls under Essex local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 66% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 5810th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 15th out of 28 in Harlow.
Holy Cross Catholic Primary School, Harlow is a popular choice with families — it received 75 applications for 48 places, making it 1.6x oversubscribed. Of these, 44 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Holy Cross Catholic Primary School, Harlow include ICT Suite, Sports Hall, Dining Hall, Forest School, Sensory Room, Outdoor Playground, Music Rooms, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Swimming, Rounders, Football, Netball and 1 more, as well as clubs including Gardening, Choir, Art Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 18.8%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Harlow, Holy Cross Catholic Primary School, Harlow is one of the options available in the East of England region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 5 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Tracyes Road, Harlow, Harlow, CM18 6JJ |
| Headteacher | Alison Kerrell |
| Local Authority | Essex |
| Number of Pupils | 421 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 18.8% |
| School Capacity | 421 / 436 (97% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
9 Mar 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (9 Mar 2023): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 7 Feb 2012. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (66%)
5810th of 13,686
Nationally
613th of 1,612
In East of England
15th of 28
In Harlow
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
66%
Expected Standard
8%
Higher Standard
'22/23
65%
'23/24
66%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
8Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed48
75
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
44 families put this school as their 1st choice (59% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Tracyes Road, Harlow
Harlow, CM18 6JJ
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