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Holy Cross Catholic Primary School Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Holy Cross Catholic Primary School is a voluntary aided primary school in London, Lewisham , serving pupils aged 3–11, with 238 pupils, and a capacity of 210 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

3–11

Age range

238

Pupils

210

Capacity

113%

Fill rate

Outstanding

Ofsted 2017

Holy Cross Catholic Primary School Catchment Area Information

Admission to Holy Cross Catholic Primary School is managed by Lewisham and typically includes both faith criteria and catchment area proximity. The weighting given to each criterion depends on the school's published oversubscription policy, which is reviewed annually.

Currently oversubscribed: 238 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 210 places. Living within the catchment area is especially important for this school.

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The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Lewisham before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

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Holy Cross Catholic Primary School — School Information

Full address
Culverley Road, Catford, London, SE6 2LD
Local authority
Lewisham
School type
Voluntary aided school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3–11 years
Religious character
Roman Catholic
Free school meals
20% of pupils
DfE URN
100739

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Frequently Asked Questions — Holy Cross Catholic Primary School

Is Holy Cross Catholic Primary School oversubscribed?

Yes — Holy Cross Catholic Primary School currently has 238 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 210 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Holy Cross Catholic Primary School?

Holy Cross Catholic Primary School uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Lewisham before each admissions cycle.

What age range does Holy Cross Catholic Primary School cover?

Holy Cross Catholic Primary School is a primary school in London, Lewisham, serving pupils aged 3–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Holy Cross Catholic Primary School?

Holy Cross Catholic Primary School was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2017. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.