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The Holy Cross School
25 Sandal Road, New Malden, Surrey, KT3 5AR, Kingston upon Thames
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
78.2 / 100
Top 22%
Better than 78% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
988
Capacity
827
Ages
11–18
Gender
Girls
Occupancy
119%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and impressive GCSE results, this secondary school excels in academic achievement, boasting an Attainment 8 score in the top 8% nationally. A strong 90% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, while 74% reach grade 5 or higher, indicating solid foundational skills. Additionally, the school has a high EBacc entry rate of 77%, reflecting a commitment to a broad curriculum, although further details on student progress would provide a more complete picture.
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Last inspected: 18 May 2022Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 59.2 | Top 8% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 90% | Top 7% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 74% | Top 7% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 77% | Top 9% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 54% | Top 9% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British36.4%
White Other17.9%
Asian Other9.3%
Black African4.9%
Mixed W+Asian4.5%
Other4.4%
Mixed Other4.3%
Asian Indian3.4%
White Irish1.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.5%
Mixed W+B African1.4%
Asian Chinese1.4%
Black Other0.9%
Black Caribbean0.9%
Asian Pakistani0.4%
Asian Bangladeshi0.1%
Location
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51.39792, -0.26169 · KT3 5AR
School details
Local authorityKingston upon Thames
RegionLondon
URN138459
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is The Holy Cross School rated by Ofsted?
The Holy Cross School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 18 May 2022.
Is The Holy Cross School a good school?
The Holy Cross School scores 78.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 22% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at The Holy Cross School in GCSEs?
The Holy Cross School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 59.2. 90% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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