Holy Cross Catholic Primary School
Contact details for the school

School Name: Holy Cross Catholic Primary School
Address: Millfield Avenue
Town/City: East Cowes
County: Isle of Wight
Postcode: PO32 6AS
Telephone Number: 01983 292885
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 5-11)
Type: Voluntary aided school
Religious Denomination: Roman Catholic
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Lucie Banks
Capacity: 210
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 148 (43% boys & 57% girls)
Enrollment: 70% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 20.3%

Location and administration

URN: 118198
DfE Number: 921/3313
UKPRN: 10070165
UPRN: 10003335988
Region: South East (E12000008)
District: Isle of Wight (E06000046)
Constituency: Isle of Wight West (E14001304)
Electoral Ward: East Cowes (E05013370)
Diocese: RC16(Diocese of Portsmouth (rc))

Easting & Northing: 450964E, 95975N
Latitude & Longitude: 50° 45' 42.38" N 1° 16' 43.16" W
Plus Code: 9C2WQP6C+PG

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. Queensgate Foundation Primary (1.8km)
  2. Cowes Enterprise College, An Ormiston Academy (1.9km)
  3. Lanesend Primary School (2.1km)
  4. Priory School (2.6km)
  5. Gurnard Primary School (2.8km)
  6. Northwood Primary School (3.7km)
  7. Wootton Community Primary School (4.9km)
Governors

  • Mr Wayne Baker - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 23 January 2025 (Appointed by LA). Term runs until 22 January 2029.
  • Mrs Lucie Banks - Governor. Appointed on 1 January 2024 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mrs Michelle Beattie - Governor. Appointed on 25 September 2023 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 24 September 2027.
  • Rebecca Colman - Governor. Appointed on 27 July 2023 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 26 July 2027.
  • Mrs Teresa Franco - Governor. Appointed on 19 September 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 March 2026.
  • Mrs Cecily Howden - Governor. Appointed on 21 December 2018 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 1 October 2026.
  • Mrs Victoria Lauchlan - Governor. Appointed on 18 November 2020 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 17 November 2028.
  • Ms Kerrie Margetts - Governor. Appointed on 23 January 2025 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 22 January 2029.
  • Mrs Helen McComb - Governor. Appointed on 16 October 2019 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 15 October 2027.
  • Mr David Shields - Governor. Appointed on 8 October 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 7 October 2029.
  • Canon Simon Treloar - Governor. Appointed on 8 September 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 7 September 2029.