Cleeve Park School vs The Holy Cross School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in London, England, 27 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cleeve Park School
Sidcup · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
994 students
The Holy Cross School
New Malden · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
994 students
| Measure | Cleeve Park School Sidcup, London | The Holy Cross School New Malden, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 28 Lower 50% | 86 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #508 of 640 | #83 of 640 |
| National rank | #3062 of 4,090 | #394 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 994 | 994 |
| Pupils on roll | 994 | 994 |
| Free school meals | 30.9% | 13.3% |
| Capacity filled | 82.8% | 120.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 39.7 | 59.2 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 31.2% | 74.2% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 50.6% | 89.7% |
| EBacc average points | 3.36 | 5.38 |
| A level points per entry | 25.6 | 35.4 |
| town | Sidcup | New Malden |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.cleevepark-kemnal.org | www.holycross.kingston.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •The Holy Cross School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (86.2 vs 28.0).
- •Cleeve Park 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 Cleeve Park School better than The Holy Cross School?
On the Success Index (England), The Holy Cross School ranks higher (86.2 vs 28.0 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 Cleeve Park School and The Holy Cross School?
About 27 km in a straight line, between Sidcup and New Malden in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Cleeve Park School: 994. The Holy Cross School: 994. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Cleeve Park School and The Holy Cross School rank in London?
Cleeve Park School is 508th of 640 and The Holy Cross School is 83rd of 640 among secondary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).