Holy Cross Preparatory School
School summary
Holy Cross Preparatory School has educated girls in Kingston upon Thames since 1971, taking them from the early years through to the move to senior school at eleven. With around 300 pupils, it is a small independent prep where most children are likely to be known by name. The Independent Schools Inspectorate awarded its highest rating of "excellent" for both the quality of education and pupils' personal development, and the school met all compliance requirements. Means-tested bursaries of a fixed annual amount are available to help with fees.
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Inspection reports
- ISI rating
- excellent
- ISI personal development
- excellent
- Last inspected
- 28 November 2023
Teaching & academics
The ISI judged the quality of pupils' education "excellent", the inspectorate's top grade. French features in the curriculum, giving girls early exposure to modern languages. Around one in ten pupils receives some form of SEN support, suggesting the school is set up to help children who need a little extra alongside its mainstream teaching.
Languages
Headteacher · Mrs S Hair
School life & ethos
- Founded
- 1971
- Religious character
- None
- Boarding
- No
- SEN support
- 10.3%
- EHC plans
- 0%
Mobile phone policy
No mobile phones allowed by pupils
Fees & bursaries
- Day fees (per year)
- £17,247
Means tested, fixed amount each year
Schools nearby
Rokeby School
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Canbury School
Kingston upon Thames, Greater London
Kingston Grammar School
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Berrylands School
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The Rowans School
Wimbledon, London, Greater London
Surbiton High School
Kingston upon Thames, Greater London
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