The Holy Cross School
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Attainment 8 of 59.2 is well above the national average of around 46. This reflects strong GCSE outcomes across the standard subject basket.
- Attainment 8:
- 59.2
- 5+ Eng & Maths:
- 85%
- Academic year:
- 2024/2025
Pupils made above-average progress compared with similar pupils nationally. The confidence interval is entirely above zero, which is strong evidence of added value.
- Progress 8:
- +0.95
- Confidence interval:
- [0.71, 1.19]
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This is a selective school. Admission usually requires passing an entrance test. Check the school's admissions policy for test registration deadlines.
This school has a Roman Catholic religious character. Admissions may prioritise pupils who meet faith criteria. A Supplementary Information Form (SIF) may be required.
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- Faith admissions criteria apply (Roman Catholic). A Supplementary Information Form may be required. Evidence of faith practice may be needed.
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Performance over time
Attainment 8 over time
Progress 8 over time(not available 2024/25)
Historical results
| Year | Pupils | Att8 | P8 | 5+ E&M | EBacc % | EBacc APS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/2025 | 155 | 59.2 | — | 85.2% | 77.4% | 5.4 |
| 2023/2024 | 148 | 58.6 | +0.95 | 83.8% | 74.3% | 5.3 |
| 2022/2023 | 151 | 61.9 | +1.03 | 90.0% | 75.0% | 5.6 |
| 2021/2022 | 150 | 63.6 | +1.09 | 89.0% | 88.0% | 5.9 |
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School information
| URN | 138459 |
| Local authority | Kingston upon Thames |
| Region | London |
| Phase | Secondary |
| Type | Academy converter |
| Gender of entry | Girls |
| Age range | 11-18 |
| Headteacher | Acting Headteacher Dervla McConn-Finch |
| Trust | THE HOLY CROSS SCHOOL |
| Admissions | Non-selective |
| Religious character | Roman Catholic |
| Postcode | KT3 5AR |
| Latest pupils | 155 |
| FSM eligible | 11.5% |
Contact and identifiers
25 Sandal Road, New Malden, Surrey, KT3 5AR
www.holycross.kingston.sch.ukView local authority page2083954225| DfE number | 5402 |
| UKPRN | 10038104 |
| Opened | 1 Aug 2012 |
| GIAS updated | 15 Dec 2025 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 15 Dec 2025 |
| Latest KS4 year | 2024/2025 |
| Latest KS2 year | — |
| Ofsted published | 6 Jul 2022 |
Latest Ofsted inspection
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
| Inspection type | S5 Inspection |
| Category of concern | — |
| Inspection date | 18 May 2022 |
| Publication date | 6 Jul 2022 |