The Holy Cross School

The Holy Cross School is a voluntary aided, comprehensive Roman Catholic high school for girls located in New Malden, in the Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames, England. 143 girls are admitted into Year 7 each year. The school has just under 1000 pupils attending. The Headteacher is Ms Jannet Croggon (Acting).
Most Year 11 girls apply to the small sixth form. Pupils are joined by girls and boys from other schools - mainly its link school Richard Challoner - in the borough.
Academic standards
The school is a Science College. Following their October 2007 inspection, Ofsted rated the school as Outstanding, the highest possible rating. The sixth form was assessed as Good, which is point two on the four point scale. The report said "This is an outstanding school. ... The high level of achievement and outstanding quality of care of students are a direct result of excellent leadership and management."
School organisation
The average school day consists of 5 lessons. Each group has a form tutor who will stay with their class throughout their time at the school. All pupils wear uniform.
Media coverage
The school has received attention for its innovative educational programs, including a project to share music and drama concepts with Ikeda Junior High School in Osaka, Japan, and a
link-up with NASA scientists in Cleveland, Ohio. In 1999 the school was the subject of press coverage when National Health Service leaflets were distributed to students despite containing information about contraception, contrary to Catholic teaching.

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