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Holy Cross RC School

Voluntary aided school · London · SW6 4BL

Ages 3–11 · 605 pupils · Hammersmith and Fulham

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Ofsted

Improved significantly

KS2 expected (RWM)

73%

Overall absence

4.3%

Admissions demand

1.25 · Competitive

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Improved significantly

Inspection date

2025-01-12

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)73%
Higher standard (RWM)18%
Avg scaled score — reading
108.0
Avg scaled score — maths
106.0
Avg scaled score — GPS
107.0

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

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

Overall absence4.3%
Persistent absence (10%+)8.3%
Unauthorised1.4%
Authorised absence
2.8%
Severe absence (50%+)
0.0%
Enrolments in measure
528

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Admissions demand

Coordinated admissions for primary entry (2024/25 cycle, national offer day). Demand ratio compares families who listed this school 1st with total offers made — not a catchment or distance guarantee.

Demand ratio

1.25 · Competitive

1st preferences

109

Places offered

87

1st-preference offers

77

Total preferences (any rank)
270
Preferred offers (top 3)
87
Applications from outside LA
18
Offers to outside-LA applicants
4

Source: DfE primary and secondary school applications and offers. Figures reflect offers on national offer day; late applications, appeals and waiting lists are not included.

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill94%

605 pupils · 646 places

Pupils on roll
605
Boys / girls
307 / 298
School capacity
646
Capacity fill
605 / 646 (94%)
Free school meals
11.2%
FSM pupils
68
Gender
Mixed
School type
Voluntary aided school

Age range

Ages 3–11

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

1 / 6

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

School characteristics

Religious character
Roman Catholic
Diocese
Archdiocese of Westminster
Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Voluntary aided school
Headteacher
Mrs Kathleen Williams

Location

Address
Basuto Road
Postcode
SW6 4BL
Town
London
Local authority
Hammersmith and Fulham
District
Hammersmith and Fulham
Constituency
Chelsea and Fulham
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 voluntary aided school (primary), Ages 3–11, in London, Hammersmith and Fulham, 605 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: nursery. Free school meals: 11.2%. Religious character: Roman Catholic. Diocese: Archdiocese of Westminster.

Open schools in London
1846
Primary schools in London
994
Academies among open schools in London
23% (427)
Open schools in SW6
24
Primary in SW6
10
Open schools in Hammersmith and Fulham LA
82
Primary in Hammersmith and Fulham LA
36

Nearby primary schools

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

Compare with theseAll in LondonNear SW6

  • Sulivan Primary School

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Academy converter · Primary

    London · SW6 3BN · Hammersmith and Fulham

    Ages 3–11

    • KS258%
    • Absence7.2%
    • FSM50.4%
    • Demand1.00

    0.4 miles away

  • Thomas's Academy

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Academy converter · Primary

    London · SW6 4LY · Hammersmith and Fulham

    Ages 3–11

    • KS272%
    • Absence6.7%
    • FSM28.8%
    • Demand0.84

    0.4 miles away

  • Langford Primary School

    Ofsted: Standards maintained

    Academy sponsor led · Primary

    London · SW6 2LG · Hammersmith and Fulham

    Ages 3–11

    • KS290%
    • Absence4.4%
    • FSM27.9%
    • Demand0.91

    0.5 miles away

  • Fulham Primary School

    Ofsted: Outstanding

    Academy converter · Primary

    London · SW6 1JU · Hammersmith and Fulham

    Ages 3–11

    • KS277%
    • Absence6.9%
    • FSM36.3%
    • Demand1.00

    0.5 miles away

  • All Saints CofE Primary School

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Voluntary aided school · Primary

    London · SW6 6ED · Hammersmith and Fulham

    Ages 3–11

    • KS264%
    • Absence6.2%
    • FSM16.3%
    • Demand0.89

    0.7 miles away

  • Sir John Lillie Primary School

    Ofsted: Standards maintained

    Community school · Primary

    Fulham · SW6 7LN · Hammersmith and Fulham

    Ages 3–11

    • KS274%
    • Absence5.9%
    • FSM50.3%
    • Demand0.91

    0.7 miles away

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Contact

Headteacher
Mrs Kathleen Williams
Telephone
02077361447
Website
http://www.holycrossfulham.org.uk/

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