Holy Cross Catholic Primary School
113%
Capacity
238
Pupils
3.5x
Demand
About Holy Cross Catholic Primary School
Holy Cross Catholic Primary School is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Lewisham community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 238 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (113% of 210 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
the school is led by headteacher Catherine Mahony, it falls under Lewisham local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 62% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 7195th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 37th out of 59 in Lewisham.
Holy Cross Catholic Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 106 applications for 30 places, making it 3.5x oversubscribed. Of these, 33 were first-preference applications.
Holy Cross Catholic Primary School has mixed reviews on SchoolParrot (1.9/5 from 7 parents).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Holy Cross Catholic Primary School include Sensory Room, Art Studios, Sports Hall, Gymnasium, Outdoor Playground, Playing Fields, ICT Suite, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Netball, Cricket, Rounders, Athletics and 3 more, as well as clubs including Gardening, Drama, Choir, Film Club and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 20.0%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Lewisham, Holy Cross Catholic Primary School is one of the options available in the London 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 | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Culverley Road, London, Lewisham, SE6 2LD |
| Headteacher | Catherine Mahony |
| Local Authority | Lewisham |
| Number of Pupils | 238 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 20.0% |
| School Capacity | 238 / 210 (113% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
11 May 2023Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Latest inspection (11 May 2023): School remains Outstanding
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 8 Feb 2017. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (62%)
7195th of 13,686
Nationally
1192nd of 1,592
In London
37th of 59
In Lewisham
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
62%
Expected Standard
10%
Higher Standard
'22/23
68%
'23/24
62%
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
12Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed30
106
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
33 families put this school as their 1st choice (31% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Culverley Road, London
Lewisham, SE6 2LD
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