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The Holy Cross School

Kingston upon Thames, KT3 5ARSecondaryAges 11–18GirlsState
Ofsted Rating
Good
May 2022
Progress 8
No data
First choices / offers
1.1×
More first choices than offers made
165 1st-choice / 157 offers made
Ranking
🏆Top 5%
#100 of 3,141 nationally

About The Holy Cross School

The Holy Cross School is a state-funded secondary school in Kingston upon Thames, London, for pupils aged 11 to 18 for girls. DfE data records 994 pupils on roll and a published capacity of 827.

The latest recorded Ofsted overall judgement is Good (18 May 2022). the published Attainment 8 score was 59.2 for 2024/25. the published A-level average grade was B- for 2023/24. admissions data records 165 first-preference applications and 157 offers made on national offer day for 2026/27.

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Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 18 years
GenderGirls
Religious CharacterRoman Catholic
Address25 Sandal Road, New Malden, Kingston upon Thames, KT3 5AR
HeadteacherMrs Dervla McConn-Finch
Local AuthorityKingston upon Thames
Number of Pupils994
Free School Meals (FSM)12.6%
School Capacity994 / 827 (120% full)
Sixth FormYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

18 May 2022
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Sixth Form Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 6 Jul 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Published SEND Data

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingPhysicalLearning DifficultySevere LearningOther

Source: Department for Education. Confirm current provision with the school's SENCO.

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The Holy Cross School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This is the overall judgement recorded under the inspection framework in use on the inspection date. Read the report and date before comparing it with newer inspections.