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The Holy Cross School Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

The Holy Cross School is a academy converter secondary school in New Malden, Kingston upon Thames , serving pupils aged 11–18, with 988 pupils, and a capacity of 827 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

11–18

Age range

988

Pupils

827

Capacity

119%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2022

The Holy Cross School Catchment Area Information

Admission to The Holy Cross School is managed by Kingston upon Thames and typically includes both faith criteria and catchment area proximity. The weighting given to each criterion depends on the school's published oversubscription policy, which is reviewed annually.

Currently oversubscribed: 988 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 827 places. Living within the catchment area is especially important for this school.

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The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Kingston upon Thames before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

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The Holy Cross School — School Information

Full address
25 Sandal Road, New Malden, KT3 5AR
Local authority
Kingston upon Thames
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11–18 years
Gender
Girls
Religious character
Roman Catholic
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
11.5% of pupils
DfE URN
138459

Other Secondary Schools in New Malden

If The Holy Cross School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in New Malden are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — The Holy Cross School

Is The Holy Cross School oversubscribed?

Yes — The Holy Cross School currently has 988 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 827 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for The Holy Cross School?

The Holy Cross School uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Kingston upon Thames before each admissions cycle.

What age range does The Holy Cross School cover?

The Holy Cross School is a secondary school in New Malden, Kingston upon Thames, serving pupils aged 11–18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for The Holy Cross School?

The Holy Cross School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2022. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.