The Holy Cross School
The Holy Cross School is an academy converter in Kingston Upon Thames for pupils aged 11 to 18. It has a Roman Catholic religious character. It has 994 pupils on roll. The latest Ofsted rating for The Holy Cross School is Good, from an inspection in July 2022. In 2026 its average Attainment 8 score was 58.4, and 73% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in both English and maths GCSE.
Ofsted inspection: July 2022. GCSE results: 2026. A-level results: 2025.
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 11-18 |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Address | 25 Sandal Road New Malden Surrey KT3 5AR |
| Phone | 02083954225 |
| Reference Number | 138459 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 994 |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 13.3% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 22.1% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 19.3 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | Unknown | 155 | 155 |
| 8 | Unknown | 155 | 155 |
| 9 | Unknown | 153 | 153 |
| 10 | Unknown | 155 | 155 |
| 11 | Unknown | 151 | 151 |
| 12 | Unknown | 109 | 109 |
| 13 | Unknown | 116 | 116 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 39.4% |
| White, Other | 17.2% |
| Asian, Other | 8.9% |
| African | 5.2% |
| Mixed, Other | 4.7% |
| White & Asian | 3.9% |
| Indian | 3.6% |
| Unclassified | 3.2% |
| Chinese | 1.8% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.7% |
| Irish | 1.7% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.4% |
| Caribbean | 0.9% |
| Pakistani | 0.6% |
The Holy Cross School is performing well with an overall effectiveness rating of Good. The school provides a nurturing environment where pupils feel safe, supported, and inspired to achieve high standards. The curriculum is broad and ambitious, particularly in its approach to academic and vocational options, which ensures that pupils receive a well-rounded education. Despite being newly inspected as an academy, the school demonstrates effective leadership, with strong subject knowledge among teachers and a commitment to student development. However, there are some areas that need attention, particularly in ensuring all design and technology opportunities are fully available to pupils and improving staff strategies for supporting students with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Sixth Form Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 18 May 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 18 May 2022 | School inspection: |
| 10 Aug 2012 | Academy conversion letter |
| 07 Jan 2011 | Interim assessment |
| Previously as The Holy Cross School | |
| 03 Dec 2008 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 10 Oct 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 01 Mar 2004 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils exhibit exemplary attitudes to learning and high standards of behaviour.
- Strong curriculum design with a broad range of subjects offered.
- Teachers have strong subject knowledge and effectively develop pupils' understanding.
- The school actively promotes a sense of community and inclusivity.
- High levels of support for pupils with reading difficulties.
- Pupils are engaged in extra-curricular activities and charity events.
Areas for Improvement
- Limited opportunities for pupils to learn a broad range of design and technology subjects in Years 7 to 9.
- Inconsistency in how effectively staff use strategies to support pupils with SEND.
- Some pupils feel that staff do not consistently resolve friendship and bullying issues.
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 58.4 | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 72.8% | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 79.5% | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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| Points | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Points | 35.86 | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
| Average Points (best 3) | 36.72 | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
Grades
| School | Local | Nationwide | |
| Average Grade | B- | B- | C+ |
| Average Grade (best 3) | B- | B- | C+ |
| Percentage | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students getting AAB or better | 19.1% | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
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| From another Local Authority | 277 | 59 |
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What is The Holy Cross School's Ofsted rating?
The latest Ofsted rating for The Holy Cross School is Good, from an inspection in July 2022.
When was The Holy Cross School last inspected by Ofsted?
The Holy Cross School was last inspected in July 2022.
How many pupils does The Holy Cross School have?
The Holy Cross School has 994 pupils on roll.
What age range does The Holy Cross School cover?
The Holy Cross School for pupils aged 11 to 18.
What are The Holy Cross School's GCSE results?
In 2026 its average Attainment 8 score was 58.4, and 73% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in both English and maths GCSE.
Where is The Holy Cross School?
The Holy Cross School is at 25 Sandal Road, New Malden, Surrey, KT3 5AR.