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Holy Cross Catholic Primary School, Harlow Catchment Area

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

Holy Cross Catholic Primary School, Harlow is a academy converter primary school in Harlow, Essex , serving pupils aged 5–11, with 421 pupils, and a capacity of 436 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

5–11

Age range

421

Pupils

436

Capacity

97%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2012

Holy Cross Catholic Primary School, Harlow Catchment Area Information

Admission to Holy Cross Catholic Primary School, Harlow is managed by Essex 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.

Operating near capacity: 97% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Essex 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, Harlow — School Information

Full address
Tracyes Road, Southern Way, Harlow, CM18 6JJ
Local authority
Essex
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
5–11 years
Religious character
Roman Catholic
Free school meals
18.8% of pupils
DfE URN
136967

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Frequently Asked Questions — Holy Cross Catholic Primary School, Harlow

Is Holy Cross Catholic Primary School, Harlow oversubscribed?

Holy Cross Catholic Primary School, Harlow is operating close to its capacity of 436 places (97% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

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

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

What age range does Holy Cross Catholic Primary School, Harlow cover?

Holy Cross Catholic Primary School, Harlow is a primary school in Harlow, Essex, serving pupils aged 5–11. 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, Harlow?

Holy Cross Catholic Primary School, Harlow was rated Good by Ofsted in 2012. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.