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Holy Cross Catholic Primary School

Lewisham, SE6 2LDPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Outstanding
May 2023
KS2 Results
62%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.1×
Oversubscribed
33 1st-choice / 30 places
Ranking
#7,195
of 13,686 nationally

About Holy Cross Catholic Primary School

Holy Cross Catholic Primary School in Lewisham is clearly a popular choice among local families. In the 2025/26 admissions round, the school received 106 applications for just 30 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 3.53. Of those 106 applicants, 33 put Holy Cross as their first preference, and 29 of those were offered a place. That level of demand suggests a strong reputation in the community, though it's worth noting that the school's ranking within Lewisham places it 37th out of 59 primary schools, putting it in the bottom half of the local authority. The school is a Roman Catholic state primary for mixed-gender pupils aged 3 to 11, with a nursery on site. Headteacher Catherine Mahony leads a school of 238 pupils, which is above its official capacity of 210, another sign of its draw.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterRoman Catholic
AddressCulverley Road, London, Lewisham, SE6 2LD
HeadteacherCatherine Mahony
Local AuthorityLewisham
Number of Pupils238
Free School Meals (FSM)20.0%
School Capacity238 / 210 (113% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

11 May 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Outstanding
Early Years Provision
Good

Latest monitoring visit (11 May 2023): School remains Outstanding

Source: Ofsted, 8 Feb 2017. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
Sensory RoomArt StudiosSports HallGymnasiumOutdoor PlaygroundPlaying FieldsICT SuiteChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

12

Sports

NetballCricketRoundersAthleticsDanceSwimmingGymnastics

Clubs & Activities

GardeningDramaChoirFilm ClubScience Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearing

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Holy Cross Catholic Primary School has been rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted. This means the school provides an exceptional quality of education, and pupils thrive both academically and personally.