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The Holy Cross School
Goodgraded 18/05/2022Ages 11–18988 pupilsFaithRoman Catholic
The Holy Cross School is a girls' secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 18 in New Malden, within the Kingston upon Thames local authority. It has a Roman Catholic religious character. The school has around 988 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 18/05/2022, The Holy Cross School was judged Good. Recent GCSE results show above-average progress (a Progress 8 score of +0.9), an average Attainment 8 score of 58.7 and 71% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in New Malden can view The Holy Cross School's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted & inspectionGood
Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementGood
Last inspected 18/05/2022. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points5 strengths · 0 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Quality of education
Behaviour & attitudes
Personal development
Leadership & management
Progress 8
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
GCSE results — Key Stage 4Above average
Attainment 859.2
England avg 45.1 · was 58.6 in 2023/24
Progress 8+0.9
Grade 5+ English & maths74%
England avg 45% · was 70% in 2023/24
Grade 4+ English & maths90%
England avg 65% · was 90% in 2023/24
EBacc entry77%
England avg 39%
EBacc average point score5.38
England avg 4.03
DfE, 2024/25. What is a Progress 8 score?
Sixth form — A-levelB-
A-level grade (point score)B-
APS per entry 35.4
A-level grade (best 3)B-
APS best 3: 36.7
AAB or better19%
Retention100%
Value added-0.11
Average · 95% CI -0.2 to 0.0
DfE 16-18 results, 2024/25
Pupil intake12.6%
Free school meals12.6%
England avg 28.6%
English not first language22.1%
England avg 18.3%
Places filled94%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing93.8%
Attendance93.8%
England avg 91.0%
Pupils per teacher15.9
England avg 17.6
Persistent absence16.5%
England avg 25.8%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Nearby schools in New Malden
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