Open Other Primary Roman Catholic Mixed

St Cross Catholic Primary School

Upper Marsh Lane, Hoddesdon, EN11 8BN
Part of: ST FRANCIS OF ASSISI CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
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St Cross Catholic Primary School
Hoddesdon, EN11 8BN
202 Pupils
210 Capacity
5–11 Age Range
5.40% FSM %
100 Boys
102 Girls
About St Cross Catholic Primary School

St Cross Catholic Primary School is a mixed-gender Academies located in Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire, in the East of England region of England for pupils aged 5–11 with a Roman Catholic character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 202 pupils on roll. School capacity: 210. Current headteacher: Joanne Walsh.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy converter
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority Hertfordshire
Region East of England
Administrative District Broxbourne
Parliamentary Constituency Broxbourne
Ward Broxbourne and Hoddesdon South
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Roman Catholic
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor ST FRANCIS OF ASSISI CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
Inspectorate Not applicable
Opened 01-09-2021
UKPRN 10088098
URN 148496
Data Last Updated 04-03-2026
Governors & Trustees (10)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Wendy Bolivar Chair of Local Governing Body 01/09/2024 31/08/2025 Foundation/sponsor members
Ms Kathryn Bennett Local Governor 01/11/2021 31/10/2029 Elected by parents
Fr Julian Davies Local Governor 01/10/2021 31/08/2029 Foundation/sponsor members
Mr James Fitzgerald Local Governor 26/09/2023 31/08/2026 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Ms Alex Hanou Local Governor 01/10/2023 31/08/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Miss Rhian Hanson Local Governor 01/12/2021 31/08/2025 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Briony Heekin Local Governor 11/02/2025 11/02/2028 Elected by parents
Mrs Emma James Local Governor 01/09/2021 31/08/2029 Elected by school staff
Mrs Alice Satwick Local Governor 11/02/2025 11/02/2028 Elected by parents
Mrs Joanne Walsh Local Governor 01/09/2020 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Schools Nearby
Robert Barclay Academy
0.39 km • Hoddesdon
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Sheredes Primary School
0.55 km • Hoddesdon
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St Augustine's Catholic Primary School
0.62 km • Hoddesdon
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St Catherine's Hoddesdon CofE Primary School
1.03 km • Hoddesdon
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Rivers Education Support Centre
1.33 km • Hoddesdon
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Broxbourne CofE Primary School
1.36 km • Broxbourne
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Frequently Asked Questions
St Cross Catholic Primary School is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire.
St Cross Catholic Primary School has 202 pupils, with a capacity of 210.
St Cross Catholic Primary School caters for pupils aged 5 to 11.
Yes, St Cross Catholic Primary School has a Roman Catholic religious character.
The Headteacher at St Cross Catholic Primary School is Mrs Joanne Walsh.
St Cross Catholic Primary School is at Upper Marsh Lane, Hoddesdon, EN11 8BN, in the Hertfordshire local authority, East of England.
Sixth form at St Cross Catholic Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.
St Cross Catholic Primary School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Joanne Walsh
Upper Marsh Lane, Hoddesdon, EN11 8BN
01992467309
www.stcross.herts.sch.uk/
Location
EN11 8BN  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 148496
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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