Holy Cross Catholic Primary School
Contact details for the school

School Name: Holy Cross Catholic Primary School
Address: Laburnum Drive, Walmley
Town/City: Sutton Coldfield
County: West Midlands
Postcode: B76 2SP
Telephone Number: 0121 675 2158
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 4-11)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: Roman Catholic
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2014
Trust: St. John Paul Ii Multi Academy Company
Sponsor: The John Paul Ii Mac (sutton Coldfield)

Staff and pupils

Principal: Mrs Michelle Walsh
Capacity: 210
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 204 (46% boys & 54% girls)
Enrollment: 97% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 8.3%

Location and administration

URN: 140525
DfE Number: 330/3402
UKPRN: 10044488
UPRN: 100071485144
Region: West Midlands (E12000005)
District: Birmingham (E08000025)
Constituency: Sutton Coldfield (E14001535)
Electoral Ward: Sutton Walmley & Minworth (E05011180)
Diocese: RC03(Archdiocese of Birmingham)

Easting & Northing: 414129E, 295388N
Latitude & Longitude: 52° 33' 24.44" N 1° 47' 34.43" W
Plus Code: 9C4WH644+PR

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. The Royal Sutton School (0.5km)
  2. Fairfax (0.7km)
  3. Hollyfield Primary School (0.8km)
  4. New Hall Primary School (1.3km)
  5. Trinity Specialist College (1.5km)
  6. The Deanery Church of England Primary School (1.5km)
  7. Bishop Walsh Catholic School (1.6km)
  8. Maney Hill Primary School (1.7km)
  9. Plantsbrook School (1.8km)
  10. The Shrubbery School Ltd (2.0km)
Associated schools

Same trust

Same sponsor Predecessor school†

† Establishments now closed from which this school arose, or with which it has merged.
Governors

  • Mr Christopher Davies - Local Governor. Appointed on 10 July 2022 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 9 July 2026.
  • Miss Katie Gamlen - Local Governor. Appointed on 30 September 2025 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 29 September 2029.
  • Mr Kevin Grady - Local Governor. Appointed on 28 November 2025 (Appointed by academy members). Term runs until 31 August 2028.
  • Mr Kevin Grady - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 27 November 2025.
  • Mr Andrew Hunt - Local Governor. Appointed on 30 September 2021 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 29 September 2025.
  • Ms Mireia Mangual - Local Governor. Appointed on 8 April 2022 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 7 April 2026.
  • Mrs Karen McGuigan - Local Governor. Appointed on 15 March 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 14 March 2029.
  • Mrs Cloe Moore - Local Governor. Appointed on 10 December 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 9 December 2029.
  • Mrs Zuzana Salter - Local Governor. Appointed on 10 December 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 9 December 2029.
  • Miss Kerry Ann Spillane - Local Governor. Appointed on 27 April 2022 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 26 April 2026.
  • Mrs Michelle Walsh - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mrs Maria Webb - Local Governor. Appointed on 3 July 2025 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 2 July 2029.
  • Mr Morgan Rhys Williams - Local Governor. Appointed on 20 February 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 27 November 2025.
  • Mr Morgan Rhys Williams - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 13 November 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 22 November 2029.