Kingston’s Leading Preparatory School for Girls.
Holy Cross Preparatory is an independent school for girls aged 3-11, providing an unrivalled education. Our dynamic, forward-thinking curriculum is crafted for today’s world, sparking curiosity, inspiring creativity, and igniting a lifelong love of learning. We nurture every girl’s unique potential, empowering her to thrive academically, emotionally and socially. With a strong foundation of confidence and ambition, your daughter will be prepared to progress to some of the top selective schools in the country.
The academic achievement of Holy Cross girls is consistently outstanding. 98% of pupils perform well above the national average in CAT4 tests with the majority of our girls being considered exceptional achievers with standardised scores of 127 and above. Our Year 6 girls achieve a reading age of 14 years inspired by a love of books and a thirst for knowledge.
Discover a school where ambition meets inspiration.
Nestled on a private road off Kingston Hill, our extensive grounds include state-of-the-art sports facilities with 3G pitches, woodland areas and every modern facility you would expect from a first-class school committed to academic brilliance and holistic development.
At Holy Cross Preparatory School, your daughter will discover the joyful spark of learning in an environment that challenges and excites. We accept girls from age 3 in our pre-school nursery, Little Sparks, open all year round from 7:30am-6:00pm to accommodate the needs of today’s busy aspirational families.
Holy Cross is a Catholic school with a strong Christian ethos, welcoming children of all faiths and cultures.
Our girls engage and participate fully in school life, regularly performing academically above the national average.
From creative coding in robotics, to corner kicks on the football pitch, Holy Cross Prep offers a wealth of extra-curricular clubs.
At Holy Cross Prep, we nurture physical skills and fitness, as well as collaborative team effort and spirit.
Pastoral care involves teaching and providing opportunities for pupils to grow in their self-esteem, confidence and independence.
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French Breakfast 2026🇫🇷
Our big girls and little girls loved showcasing their singing in French this morning to all our parents and Holy Cross Prep familiesđź’™
Our girls then of course enjoyed a typical French breakfast together✨
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Our year 1 girls are currently learning about `On Safari` in Geography . As part of this our girls have been learning all about African jewellery!
We have used paper plates to make East African style collarsđź’™
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Thank you to our year 3 girls for taking today’s assembly all about how to remain safe online💙
Our girls taught us all about the benefits of AI but also how to remain cautious, explore AI safely and responsibly. Remember to always tell an adult or a teacher if something doesn’t feel safe✨
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The school has a very good environment, excellent facilities and it is run like a big family community. Academically it brings the best of each child. My daughter is over the moon with her new school and we are so happy that we can be part of the Holy Cross community.
Leaders and managers have implemented a rich thematic curriculum that successfully engages pupils’ interest by linking subjects together through dynamic and exciting cross-curricular themes.
By the end of Year 6, most pupils gain entry to their first choice of senior school and many are awarded scholarships.
Pupils develop linguistic and literacy skills which enable them to communicate articulately, read fluently and write successfully from an early age.
Pupils have well-developed skills in mathematics, readily rising to the challenge of solving complex calculations and problems
