The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 59.2 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
59.2
15.4 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
74%
32.4pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
77%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.11
Band 3Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
99%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
99%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
1%
Employment
Directly into work
0%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
1%
Based on 151 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
16% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 76 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Girls
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 988
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 11.5%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Kingston upon Thames
- Trust
- THE HOLY CROSS SCHOOL
- Head
- Mrs Dervla McConn-Finch (Acting Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
25 Sandal Road, New Malden, Surrey, KT3 5AR
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmWestbury House School
Independent · Very close
Christ Church New Malden CofE Primary School
Primary · 763m away
Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School
Primary · 943m away
Burlington Infant and Nursery School
Primary · 968m away
Burlington Junior School
Primary · 968m away
Coombe Boys' School
Secondary · 1.1km away
King's Oak Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Tennis Avenue School
Independent · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
Is The Holy Cross School a selective school?
No. The Holy Cross School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is The Holy Cross School's Ofsted rating?
The Holy Cross School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The Holy Cross School?
The Holy Cross School currently has 988 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Holy Cross School take?
The Holy Cross School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is The Holy Cross School?
The Holy Cross School is in New Malden, KT3 5AR, in the Kingston upon Thames local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Holy Cross School have a sixth form?
Yes, The Holy Cross School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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