Holy Cross Preparatory School
Kingston, Kingston upon Thames, Greater London · KT2 7NU
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.
300
Pupils
excellent
ISI
£17,247
Day fees / yr
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- Gender
- Girls
- Type
- independent (fee-paying) school
- Age range
- 4-11
- Pupils
- 300
- Location
- Kingston, Kingston upon Thames, Greater London
- Website
- https://holycrossprep.com/
- Telephone
- 020 8942 0729
Headteacher
Headteacher Mrs S Hair
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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.
Learning support & SEN
- SEN support
- 10.3%
- EHC plans
- 0%
Arts & extracurricular
Languages
Ethos & heritage
- Founded
- 1971
- Religious character
- None
- Boarding
- No
Mobile phone policy
No mobile phones allowed by pupils
Money matters
- Day fees (per year)
- £17,247
Means tested, fixed amount each year
Inspection reports
- ISI rating
- excellent
- ISI personal development
- excellent
- Last inspected
- 28 November 2023
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A small, all-through girls' prep with top ISI marks for both academics and personal development, and bursaries to widen access.
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Holy Cross Preparatory School 11+: frequently asked questions
Where is Holy Cross Preparatory School located?
Holy Cross Preparatory School is located at George Road, Kingston Hill, Kingston Upon Thames, Kingston, KT2 7NU.
What type of school is Holy Cross Preparatory School?
Holy Cross Preparatory School is an independent (fee-paying) school in Greater London.
How many pupils attend Holy Cross Preparatory School?
Holy Cross Preparatory School has approximately 300 pupils on roll.
What is Holy Cross Preparatory School's inspection rating?
Holy Cross Preparatory School is inspected by the ISI and was judged "excellent" at its inspection on 28 November 2023.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.