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The Holy Cross School

25 Sandal Road, New Malden, KT3 5AR

Academy converter · Ages 11–18 · Non-selective · Girls

Ofsted
Good
May 2022

Historical inspection outcome; read the latest report for the full findings.

Academic picture

59.2school · 46.0 national reference

Attainment 8 · 2024/25. Average GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage.

Why is Progress 8 unavailable?

Progress 8 is unavailable nationally for this year because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled. This is not a negative judgement on the school.

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
59.2
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
42.7%
Basics 9-5
74.2%

Exam attainment

Attainment 8 · GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage or a measure of progress.

School · 2024/25

59.2

National · same year

46.0

SchoolNational reference
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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/2361.946.4
2023/2458.646.4
2024/2559.246.0

Learning progress

Progress 8 · Progress compared with pupils who had similar prior attainment. Zero is the national progress baseline.

School · 2024/25

Not available

National · same year

Not available

SchoolNational reference
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Progress 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/23+1.030.00
2023/24+0.950.00
2024/25Not availableNot available

Progress 8 is unavailable for 2024/25 because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled nationally. Missing values are not zero.

Grades at or above each threshold

These percentages overlap: grades 9–7 are also included in 9–5 and 9–4. Do not add the lines together.

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
77.4%
EBacc APS
5.37
EBacc 9-5
37.4%
EBacc 9-4
52.9%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
35.40
A*-A Grades
26.0%
A*-B Grades
53.1%
AAB+ %
19.1%

APS per Entry

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Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 97 students entered

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Nearby secondary schools

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Coombe Boys' School
1.05 km away · Academy converter
Good
Tennis Avenue School
1.29 km away · Other independent school
Coombe Girls' School
1.37 km away · Academy converter
Good
Richard Challoner School
1.47 km away · Academy converter
Outstanding
Blossom House School
1.6 km away · Other independent special school

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About The Holy Cross School

The Holy Cross School is a secondary school in New Malden, Kingston upon Thames. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2022 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 59.2. The school has around 988 pupils on roll. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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Location: 25 Sandal Road, New Malden, KT3 5AR | More schools in Kingston upon Thames

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for The Holy Cross School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. May 2022 — Good
  2. Oct 2007 — Outstanding (predecessor: The Holy Cross School)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about The Holy Cross School

What is The Holy Cross School's Ofsted rating?
The Holy Cross School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2022 inspection.
What are The Holy Cross School's latest exam results?
The Holy Cross School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 59.2. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.
Where is The Holy Cross School located?
The Holy Cross School is a secondary school in New Malden, Kingston upon Thames (KT3 5AR).
How many pupils attend The Holy Cross School?
The Holy Cross School has around 988 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare The Holy Cross School with other schools?
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