Burlington Infant and Nursery School vs The Holy Cross School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 968 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Burlington Infant and Nursery School
New Malden · Local authority primary · Ages 2–7
462 students
The Holy Cross School
New Malden · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
994 students
| Measure | Burlington Infant and Nursery School New Malden, London | The Holy Cross School New Malden, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 71 Top 25% | 86 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #636 of 1,720 | #83 of 640 |
| National rank | #3737 of 15,697 | #394 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 2–7 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 462 | 994 |
| Pupils on roll | 462 | 994 |
| Free school meals | 13.2% | 13.3% |
| Capacity filled | 128.3% | 120.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 59.2 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 74.2% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 89.7% |
| EBacc average points | – | 5.38 |
| A level points per entry | – | 35.4 |
| town | New Malden | New Malden |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.burlingtoni.kingston.sch.uk/ | www.holycross.kingston.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •The Holy Cross School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (86.2 vs 70.9).
- •The Holy Cross School is the larger school with 994 students compared with 462.
- •Burlington Infant and Nursery School is a local authority school while The Holy Cross School is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Burlington Infant and Nursery School is co-educational and The Holy Cross School is girls.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Burlington Infant and Nursery School better than The Holy Cross School?
On the Success Index (England), The Holy Cross School ranks higher (86.2 vs 70.9 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Burlington Infant and Nursery School and The Holy Cross School?
About 968 m in a straight line, between New Malden and New Malden in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Burlington Infant and Nursery School: 462. The Holy Cross School: 994. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Burlington Infant and Nursery School and The Holy Cross School rank in London?
Burlington Infant and Nursery School is 636th of 1,720 and The Holy Cross School is 83rd of 640 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).