Welcome from theHeadteacher
I am delighted to welcome you to The Holy Cross School.
Since 1931, generations of young women from across Kingston upon Thames and beyond have been proud to receive a first class education in this vibrant and caring Catholic school. The education we offer underpins the spirit of the pioneering Sisters who first established the school – to inspire students to work hard, identify their gifts and talents and aspire to greatness.
We are blessed to have a highly experienced and dedicated staff whose mission is to ensure that each student makes sustained and substantial progress, experiencing success, no matter what their starting point.
I do hope you enjoy browsing through our website and are able to get a flavour of how we learn joyfully and live fully at The Holy Cross School.
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Anya, Year 10: My time at The Holy Cross School has been wonderful. The school is special because it is shaped by our faith in God. I’ve enjoyed attending clubs like the netball club and Mathspod, which helped me with challenging work. The Year 9 surf trip was a highlight, and I had so much fun learning to surf with my peers.
I've taken on leadership roles, such as captain of the netball team and sports captain, which have boosted my confidence. Being a Wimbledon Ball Girl was a significant achievement for me, and I’m grateful for this opportunity. The positive environment at Holy Cross has allowed me to make lifelong friendships and participate in meaningful events, such as Black History Month assemblies. I’m so glad to have been involved in this, as it gave me a sense of equity as a young black woman within the school. The school has prepared me well for my GCSEs and shaped my future goals. I highly recommend Holy Cross for its supportive community and excellent opportunities. Thank you for reading.
Violet, Year 7: Being a Year 7 at Holy Cross is amazing! I always feel supported by my teachers and happy and safe in my learning environment. All the students around me are as enthusiastic to learn as I am, so it’s very easy to study. I also feel that I’ve benefited from Holy Cross being a girls' school—there’s no limit to what I can achieve and learn!
As a Year 7, I expected that coming from the independence of Year 6, we might not have much responsibility. But instead, I’m already trusted by my teachers to take on jobs and tasks independently. From day one, I felt cared for and instantly made friends—which was a big concern of mine before starting—with every girl in my year, as everyone was so friendly. Starting here has been a smooth transition filled with interesting lessons, great friends, and many memories I’m sure not to forget!
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