The Holy Cross School
URN: 138459 • New Malden KT3 5AR
Overview
- Name
- The Holy Cross School
- URN
- 138459
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Girls
- Religious
- Roman Catholic
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- THE HOLY CROSS SCHOOL
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 61.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Dervla McConn-Finch (since 2025) , Acting Headteacher
- Telephone
- 02083954225
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- 25 Sandal Road, New Malden KT3 5AR
Summary
The Holy Cross School, located in New Malden, Kingston upon Thames, is a girls' secondary academy converter with a current enrolment of 988 pupils, exceeding its capacity of 827. Established in 1931, the school is rooted in Catholic values and aims to provide a supportive and nurturing environment for students to thrive academically and personally. The ethos of the school is encapsulated in its motto, "Learn Joyfully. Live Fully," reflecting a commitment to holistic education.
The curriculum at The Holy Cross School encompasses a wide range of subjects, including core areas such as English, Maths, and Science, alongside various non-core subjects like Art, History, and Physical Education. The school places a strong emphasis on personal development, offering programmes in resilience, careers education, and health education to prepare students for future challenges.
In addition to academic support, The Holy Cross School prioritises pastoral care and inclusivity, with dedicated provisions for students with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). The school community is actively engaged in fostering a sense of belonging and encourages participation in extracurricular activities, ensuring a well-rounded educational experience for all students.
The curriculum at The Holy Cross School encompasses a wide range of subjects, including core areas such as English, Maths, and Science, alongside various non-core subjects like Art, History, and Physical Education. The school places a strong emphasis on personal development, offering programmes in resilience, careers education, and health education to prepare students for future challenges.
In addition to academic support, The Holy Cross School prioritises pastoral care and inclusivity, with dedicated provisions for students with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). The school community is actively engaged in fostering a sense of belonging and encourages participation in extracurricular activities, ensuring a well-rounded educational experience for all students.
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Nearby alternatives
- Richard Challoner School (74.6)
- Richard Challoner School (70.2)
- The Holy Cross School (70.2)
- Coombe Girls' School (61.0)
- Coombe Boys' School (60.3)
Key details
- LA
- Kingston upon Thames
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- THE HOLY CROSS SCHOOL
- Capacity
- 827
- Pupils
- 988
- Boys
- 0
- Girls
- 988
- FSM %
- 11.50
- Open date
- 2012-08-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-05-19
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Surrey
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 988 | 0 | 988 | 827 | 11.50 |
| 2024-09-11 | 969 | 0 | 969 | 827 | 10.40 |
| 2023-09-11 | 982 | 0 | 982 | 827 | 9.70 |
| 2022-09-11 | 982 | 0 | 982 | 827 | 9.70 |
| 2021-09-11 | 988 | 0 | 988 | 827 | 8.60 |
| 2020-09-11 | 981 | 0 | 981 | 827 | 7.90 |
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