The Holy Cross School is a mainstream secondary school in New Malden, Kingston upon Thames, for girls aged 11 to 18. In January 2026, 130 of its 994 pupils (13.1%) were getting SEN support and 21 (2.1%) had an EHC plan.
- Ages 11–18
- 994 pupils
- Girls only
- Ofsted: Good
Special educational needs here
From the school census, January 2026. Compared with state secondary schools across England and in Kingston upon Thames.
13.1% get SEN support
130 of 994 pupils. Help in school without an EHC plan.
About the same as the England average.
2.1% have an EHC plan
21 of 994 pupils. A legal plan from the council, for children who need more help.
Lower than the England average.
Most common needs
- Specific learning difficulty, such as dyslexia48
- Social, emotional and mental health33
- Speech, language and communication19
- Autism15
- Hearing impairment9
- Moderate learning difficulty8
Pupils by their main need, on SEN support or with an EHC plan. Needs with fewer than 5 pupils aren’t shown.
Figures show how many children the school supports, not how well. To see how it would support your child, talk to the SENCO and read its SEN information report on the school’s website.
School details
- Type
- Mainstream secondary school
- Run as
- Academy
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Boys and girls
- Girls only
- Pupils
- 994 (places for 827)
- Headteacher
- Mrs Dervla McConn-Finch (Acting Headteacher)
- Part of
- The Holy Cross School
- Faith
- Roman Catholic
- Free school meals
- 13.3% of pupils eligible
- Council
- Kingston upon Thames
- School reference (URN)
- 138459
How SEN support works
4 steps, from a first chat to an EHC plan
- Talk to the class teacher and the SENCO
If you’re worried about your child, ask for a meeting. Every school has a SENCO (special educational needs co-ordinator). Your child doesn’t need a diagnosis to get help.
- SEN support
The school should work out what your child needs, agree a plan with you, put it in place and review it together, usually each term. This is called SEN support.
- An EHC needs assessment
If your child needs more help than the school can usually give, you or the school can ask Kingston upon Thames council for an EHC needs assessment. It can lead to an Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan, which the council must make sure is delivered.
- Free, independent advice
Your local SENDIASS can help at any stage, and can come to meetings with the school with you.
Questions to ask the SENCO
10 questions to tick off as you go
Ticks stay on this device, so you can use them at the meeting.
Ofsted
Rated Good, May 2022
Rated Good at its last graded inspection, in May 2022.
- Quality of educationGood
- Behaviour and attitudesGood
- Personal developmentGood
- Leadership and managementGood
- Sixth formGood
- SafeguardingEffective
Contact and getting there
25 Sandal Road, New Malden, KT3 5AR
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Directions: Walk Public transport Drive
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Nearby
Specialist schools and SEN units
- Coombe Boys' School Mainstream + base · Ages 11–18 · Ofsted: Good 0.6 miles
- King's Oak Primary School Mainstream + base · Ages 2–11 · Ofsted: Good 0.7 miles
- Blossom House School Independent · Ages 3–19 · Ofsted: Outstanding 1.0 mile
- Berrylands School Independent · Ages 7–16 1.1 miles
Other mainstream schools
- Christ Church New Malden CofE Primary School Primary · Ages 3–11 · SEN support 10.2%, EHC plans 5.1% 0.5 miles
- Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School Primary · Ages 3–11 · SEN support 6.7%, EHC plans 3.7% 0.5 miles
- Burlington Junior School Primary · Ages 7–11 · SEN support 18.1%, EHC plans 3.2% 0.6 miles
All mainstream schools in Kingston upon Thames SEND schools in Kingston upon Thames
Questions about The Holy Cross School
How many pupils at The Holy Cross School have special educational needs?
In the January 2026 school census, 130 of the 994 pupils (13.1%) were getting SEN support and 21 (2.1%) had an EHC plan. Across England’s state secondary schools it is 14.1% and 3.5%.
What are the most common needs at The Holy Cross School?
Counting pupils on SEN support and with an EHC plan, the most common main needs are dyslexia and other specific learning difficulties (48 pupils), social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs (33 pupils) and speech, language and communication needs (19 pupils).
Who do I talk to about my child’s needs at The Holy Cross School?
The SENCO (special educational needs co-ordinator). Every school has one, and every school must publish an SEN information report on its website explaining how it supports pupils with SEND.
How do I apply for a place at The Holy Cross School?
Through Kingston upon Thames council’s school admissions, in the normal application round or during the year. If your child has an EHC plan, you don’t apply this way: you ask for the school to be named in the plan instead.
Can my child with an EHC plan go to The Holy Cross School?
You can ask for The Holy Cross School to be named in your child’s EHC plan. The council must consult the school and name it, unless it would be unsuitable for your child’s age, ability or needs, or would affect other children’s education or the efficient use of resources.
Does The Holy Cross School have an SEN unit or resourced provision?
Not according to the Department for Education’s register of schools. The nearest mainstream school with one is Coombe Boys' School, about 0.6 miles away.
Where is The Holy Cross School?
25 Sandal Road, New Malden, KT3 5AR, in Kingston upon Thames.
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