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Holy Cross Church of England Primary School

King's Lynn and West Norfolk, PE33 0ELPrimaryAges 2–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jul 2023
KS2 Results
70%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.6×
Not oversubscribed
3 1st-choice / 5 places
Ranking
#4,263
of 13,686 nationally

About Holy Cross Church of England Primary School

Holy Cross Church of England Primary School is a small state primary in King's Lynn and West Norfolk, currently teaching 48 pupils against a capacity of 70, meaning there is room for growth. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 33.3%, which is notably higher than the national average for primary schools, reflecting the school's intake from a community with above-average levels of deprivation. Despite this, the school is clearly in demand: for the 2025/26 intake, it received 13 applications for just 5 places, an oversubscription ratio of 2.6 to one. Only 3 of those applications were first-preference offers, suggesting that while the school is popular, many families are listing it as a lower choice. The school is mixed-gender, Church of England, and serves children from age 2 through to 11, with nursery provision on site.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range2 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressSchool Road, King's Lynn, King's Lynn and West Norfolk, PE33 0EL
HeadteacherEmma Zeil
Local AuthorityNorfolk
Number of Pupils48
Free School Meals (FSM)33.3%
School Capacity48 / 70 (69% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

18 Jul 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 25 Sept 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
GymnasiumSports HallMusic RoomsPlaying FieldsLibraryICT SuiteOutdoor PlaygroundChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

9

Sports

CricketRoundersDanceFootball

Clubs & Activities

Book ClubDramaChoirChessEco Club

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

SEND Support

AutismMental HealthSpeech & Language

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:55 – 15:20

Breakfast club

08:00-08:55

After-school care

15:20-17:30

Source: holycross.demat.org.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Holy Cross Church of England Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.