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Holy Cross Catholic Primary School

Academy converter · South Ockendon · RM15 5RP

Ages 3–11 · 224 pupils · Thurrock

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Ofsted

School remains Good

KS2 expected (RWM)

70%

Overall absence

3.3%

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

School remains Good

Inspection date

2024-09-22

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

Official school-level results. Figures are not rankings — suppressed values are omitted.

Key stage 2 (2023/24)

Expected standard (RWM)70%
Higher standard (RWM)13%
Avg scaled score — reading
107.0
Avg scaled score — maths
107.0
Avg scaled score — GPS
105.0

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence3.3%
Persistent absence (10%+)5.5%
Unauthorised1.0%
Authorised absence
2.3%
Severe absence (50%+)
0.0%
Enrolments in measure
181

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill95%

224 pupils · 236 places

Pupils on roll
224
Boys / girls
127 / 97
School capacity
236
Capacity fill
224 / 236 (95%)
Free school meals
21.2%
FSM pupils
46
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy converter

Age range

Ages 3–11

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

2 / 6

  • NurseryHas Nursery Classes
  • Sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Religious character
Roman Catholic
Diocese
Diocese of Brentwood
Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: CHRISTUS CATHOLIC TRUST
Academy trust
CHRISTUS CATHOLIC TRUST
Sponsor
Catholic Diocese of Brentwood
Headteacher
Headteacher Sandra Power

Location

Address
Daiglen Drive
Postcode
RM15 5RP
Town
South Ockendon
County
Essex
Local authority
Thurrock
District
Thurrock
Constituency
Thurrock
Urban/rural
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy converter (primary), Ages 3–11, in South Ockendon, Thurrock, 224 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: nursery, academy. Free school meals: 21.2%. Religious character: Roman Catholic. Diocese: Diocese of Brentwood.

Open schools in South Ockendon
11
Primary schools in South Ockendon
8
Academies among open schools in South Ockendon
100% (11)
Open schools in RM15
11
Primary in RM15
8
Open schools in Thurrock LA
58
Primary in Thurrock LA
39

Nearby primary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

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  • Benyon Primary School

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Contact

Headteacher
Headteacher Sandra Power
Telephone
01708853000
Website
https://www.holycrossprimary.com

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