Is The Holy Cross School a girls school?

Yes — The Holy Cross School is a girls school.

How many pupils does The Holy Cross School have?

The Holy Cross School has 988 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is The Holy Cross School's Ofsted rating?

The Holy Cross School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (18 May 2022).

How does The Holy Cross School perform at GCSE?

Pupils at The Holy Cross School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 58.4 in 2025/26.

Is The Holy Cross School part of an academy trust?

Yes — The Holy Cross School is part of THE HOLY CROSS SCHOOL.

Where is The Holy Cross School?

The Holy Cross School is located at 25 Sandal Road, New Malden, Kingston upon Thames, KT3 5AR.

The Holy Cross School

25 Sandal Road, New Malden, Kingston upon Thames, KT3 5AR

Good

Inspected 18 May 2022

Good

Ofsted

58.4

Attainment 8

Secondary

Phase

11–18

Ages

988

Pupils

Girls

Gender

Academy converter

Type

About The Holy Cross School

The Holy Cross School is an academy converter in New Malden, Kingston upon Thames, England, for pupils aged 11–18. It has 988 pupils on roll and admits girls pupils only. The school has a Roman Catholic religious character. It is part of THE HOLY CROSS SCHOOL. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (18 May 2022) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 58.4 (2025/26). 12.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 22.1% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Kingston upon Thames →
School Type: Academy converter
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: Ages 11–18
Gender: Girls
Pupils / Capacity: 988 / 827 (119%) · over capacity
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Roman Catholic
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Last Ofsted Inspection: 18 May 2022

Pupil profile

2025/26

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

12.6%

Free school meals

22.1%

EAL

2.2%

SEN support

12.6%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2025/26

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

GCSE results (Key Stage 4)

58.4

Attainment 8

151 pupils

72.8%

Grade 5+ English & Maths

84.1%

Grade 4+ English & Maths

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Sixth form (Key Stage 5)

B-

A-level average grade

68 students

19.1%

AAB+ (2 facilitating)

85%

To higher education

24%

To top-third universities

To apprenticeship

Where pupils go next

99%

Sustained destination

99%

Stayed in education

Apprenticeship

Attendance

5.6%

Overall absence

14.2%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

58.43

Teachers (FTE)

↓ -2.4 vs 2023/24

16.9

Pupils per teacher

↑ +1.0 vs 2023/24

10.42

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↓ -2.0 vs 2023/24

£52,821

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 14% on leadership pay

↑ +£388 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

9.22

Leadership (FTE)

→ 0.0 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£8,241

Spend per pupil

£8,209

Income per pupil

61%

Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address: 25 Sandal Road, New Malden, Kingston upon Thames, KT3 5AR
Phone: 02083954225
Acting Headteacher: Dervla McConn-Finch
Website: www.holycross.kingston.sch.uk

Academy Trust

THE HOLY CROSS SCHOOL →

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is The Holy Cross School?: The Holy Cross School is an academy converter in New Malden, Kingston upon Thames, England, for pupils aged 11–18.
Is The Holy Cross School a girls school?: Yes — The Holy Cross School is a girls school.
How many pupils does The Holy Cross School have?: The Holy Cross School has 988 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is The Holy Cross School's Ofsted rating?: The Holy Cross School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (18 May 2022).
How does The Holy Cross School perform at GCSE?: Pupils at The Holy Cross School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 58.4 in 2025/26.
Is The Holy Cross School part of an academy trust?: Yes — The Holy Cross School is part of THE HOLY CROSS SCHOOL.
Where is The Holy Cross School?: The Holy Cross School is located at 25 Sandal Road, New Malden, Kingston upon Thames, KT3 5AR.