THE HOLY CROSS SCHOOL

What THE HOLY CROSS SCHOOL does

The Holy Cross School is a voluntary aided Roman Catholic secondary school for girls aged 11–18, located at 25 Sandal Road, New Malden, Surrey, UK. Established in 1931 by the Sisters of the Sacred Heart of Mary, the school operates as a charitable educational trust governed by a board of governors under the Education Act 1996 framework, with no parent company or external ownership structure. It delivers the national curriculum across Years 7–11 (core subjects including Religious Education, English, Maths, Science, and Modern Foreign Languages, plus non-core offerings in Art, Computer Science, Design Technology, Geography, History, Health & Social Care, Performing Arts, and PE) and a Sixth Form (Years 12–13) offering over 20 A-Level and vocational subjects in long-running partnership with Richard Challoner School.

The school serves a single-site catchment in the Kingston upon Thames area, with admissions prioritising Catholic pupils and a Published Admission Number of 130 for Year 12 from September 2026. The Sixth Form alone has grown to 450+ students, supported by dedicated SEND provision (Communication & Interaction, Cognition & Learning, SEMH, and Sensory/Physical interventions), a full-time Careers Advisor using Unifrog, structured pastoral care and chaplaincy, and an enrichment portfolio including Duke of Edinburgh, international expeditions to Kenya, Portugal, Berlin and New York, and a House system spanning Charity, Faith, Hope, Mercy and Peace. Academic outcomes are strong by UK state-sector standards: 89% of 2025 GCSE entrants achieved 9–4 in English & Maths, 41% achieved 9–7, Progress 8 was 1.03 (2024), Attainment 8 was 63.5 (2025), and approximately 90% of Year 13 leavers progressed to higher education including 37 Russell Group placements.

Revenue is derived primarily from UK state funding (per-pupil and Sixth Form grants) augmented by Pupil Premium, SEND top-ups, and parental voluntary contributions for trips, uniform, and enrichment; the institution does not charge tuition. As a not-for-profit, the school reinvests all income into educational delivery, facilities, and pastoral services. Marketing relies on the school's website, social channels (Facebook, Instagram, TikTok), and annual Open Events, while admissions are managed directly through the school's own process.

Name

THE HOLY CROSS SCHOOL

Legal name

The Holy Cross School

Website

https://holycross.kingston.sch.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1931

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Holy Cross School is a Catholic voluntary aided girls' secondary school in New Malden, Surrey, serving approximately 1,100–1,300 students aged 11–18 across Years 7–13. It delivers GCSE and A-Level programmes in partnership with Richard Challoner School, funded primarily through UK state grants.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Catholic Secondary Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Faith-Based (Religious) K–12 Schools (EDAJABAC)

Keywords

• Catholic secondary education
• Girls school education
• Sixth form college
• GCSE A-Level curriculum
• SEND educational support

Headquarters

HQ city

New Malden

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The Holy Cross School provides Catholic secondary education for girls aged 11-18 in New Malden, Surrey, delivered through its Main School (Years 7-11) and Sixth Form (Years 12-13). The curriculum covers core subjects including Religious Education, English, Maths, Science and Modern Foreign Languages, alongside non-core subjects such as Art, Computer Science, Design Technology, Geography, History, Performing Arts and Physical Education. The Sixth Form, delivered in partnership with Richard Challoner School, offers A-Level and vocational courses and supports progression to higher education.

Product overview

The Holy Cross School is a Catholic secondary school in Kingston upon Thames, established in 1931, offering education from Years 7-13 (Main School and Sixth Form). The Main School provides a comprehensive curriculum with core subjects (Religious Education, English, Maths, Science, Modern Foreign Languages) and non-core subjects (Art, Computer Science, Design Technology, Geography, Health and Social Care, History, Performing Arts, Physical Education). The Sixth Form, operating in partnership with Richard Challoner School since over 30 years, offers A-Level and BTEC courses across arts, sciences, humanities, and vocational pathways. Supporting services include SEND provision, pastoral care, careers guidance, and enrichment programs including Duke of Edinburgh Award, international travel, and student leadership opportunities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• The Holy Cross Sixth Form: Post-16 education provision offering A-Level and vocational courses, with partnership with Richard Challoner School

Products and services

• Main School (Years 7-11) Catholic secondary school education for female students in Years 7-11, providing a comprehensive curriculum of core subjects (Religious Education, English, Maths, Science, Modern Foreign Languages) and non-core subjects (Art, Computer Science, Design Technology, Geography, Health and Social Care, History, Performing Arts, Physical Education).
• Sixth Form (Years 12-13) Post-16 education programme offering A-Level and vocational courses including Applied Science, Art & Design, Biology, Business Studies, Chemistry, Creative Digital Media Production, Economics, English, Further Mathematics, Health & Social Care, History, Law, Mathematics, Music, Physical Education, Physics, Psychology, Sociology, Spanish, and Theology Philosophy & Ethics, delivered in partnership with Richard Challoner School.
• SEND School Offer Special Educational Needs and Disabilities support services for students, including Communication and Interaction programmes (Socially Thinking, Nurture, Big Sister Mentoring), Cognition and Learning interventions (Lexia, Phonics, Maths Pod), Social/Emotional/Mental Health support (ELSA, Walk and Talk, Nurture Group) and Sensory/Physical support (Handwriting, Occupational Therapy).
• Pastoral Care and Wellbeing Services Comprehensive pastoral support including a dedicated mentor system, School Health Practitioner drop-in sessions, KU19 School Health service, counselling sessions, and chaplaincy support for student wellbeing and personal development, particularly in the Sixth Form.
• Careers Education, Information, Advice and Guidance (CEIAG) Careers programme providing university application support, apprenticeship guidance, work experience placements, employer engagement through guest speakers, and access to the Unifrog platform for course and career research, delivered by a dedicated full-time Careers Advisor.

Quantifiable outcome

• 89% of students achieved 9-4 in English & Maths in 2025 GCSE results
• +4 more outcomes

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Ideal customer profiles1 record

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Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Richard Challoner SchoolcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOver 30-year partnership offering shared curriculum provision. Students can access additional subjects at Richard Challoner including Art & Design: Fine Art, Drama & Theatre Studies, Design & Technology: Product Design, and Government & Politics. Partnership enables expanded subject choices for Sixth Form students.
• African AdventuresminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for annual Kenya expedition programme. Students volunteer in underprivileged communities through teaching or building projects while experiencing cultural exploration including visits to Lake Nakuru National Park, Thomson Falls, and David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust Elephant Orphanage.
• The Refugio Project (Portugal)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCharity partnership allowing students to volunteer with young children who have experienced neglect or trauma during half-term breaks. Students contribute to meaningful causes while immersing in Portuguese culture.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/hxs.newmalden
• TikToktiktok.com/@hxsixthform
• Xx.com/hxsnewmalden

Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Funding overview

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