Welcome to Holy Cross College!

Leaving school to join us at Holy Cross is the first step towards your future as a young adult. This is an exciting time as you prepare to make the transition from high school to sixth form college.

Holy Cross has a long tradition of success. Since 1878, when the Daughters of the Cross of Liège first established a school on this site, we have offered excellence in education to people in the local area and beyond, and with a clear mission in mind.

Our mission is to develop our students intellectually to achieve outstanding results, and to develop them spiritually and morally so they can become valued and valuable citizens in an ever-changing world.

Being an inclusive Catholic Sixth Form College, which welcomes students and staff of all faiths and those of none, this mission is at the heart of all we do.

Our motto is “Think well, feel well, do well”, which is taken from a quotation from the late Pope Francis when he addressed a large crowd of students and educators.

We feel this motto sums up our approach to education perfectly – we firmly believe in a holistic education. We want our students to think well, concentrating on thinking skills and problem-solving, to feel good in themselves, and to act and do well. 

Our students are the life of Holy Cross College. We care for each and every individual who passes through our hands and we hold the highest aspirations for them all.

We believe that every student has unique talents to bring to our college community – talents to be nurtured and encouraged during their time with us.

As a Holy Cross student, you will always be supported, both now and in the future. What Sister Mary Kelly, a former principal of Holy Cross, once said remains true for us still:

“Our aim is to sustain our students and our staff in an atmosphere of encouragement and support. We believe in the growth of the whole person and in creating a climate where everyone can become their ‘best selves’.”

Carina Vitti, Principal