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Francis Holland School, London

All-through
Other independent school
Girls
Church of England
Ages 10–19

Francis Holland School is an independent school for girls aged 10 to 19 in London. It has a Church of England religious character. It is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted; its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in March 2025.

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Data last updated 1 Nov 2026

Francis Holland School in detail

Francis Holland School in its own words

In its own words: "We are a true microcosm of London, with a richly diverse pupil body drawn from both state and independent primary schools, locally and from further afield. Our central location, just a short distance from Baker Street, makes us easily accessible."

From the headteacher's welcome: "Founded in 1878, Francis Holland Regent’s Park has a long-standing history of combining educational excellence with empathy. This is a happy school and I never cease to be amazed by what our girls achieve. As a leading day school, academic standards are high with an excellent culture of pastoral care woven into our fabric."

Coming up: an open day on Tuesday 3 November 2026. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.

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Vision and values (school website)Headteacher's welcome (school website)Open days on the school's site (school website)

Source: The school's own website

Results

The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for Francis Holland School can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.

Compared with nearby schools

The nearest other independent schools to Francis Holland School are ICS London (0.3 miles); Sylvia Young Theatre School (0.5 miles); Wetherby Preparatory School (0.6 miles, selective); and Halcyon London International School (0.6 miles).

ICS LondonSylvia Young Theatre SchoolWetherby Preparatory SchoolHalcyon London International School

Where pupils go next

Of the 48 students who left the sixth form in 2023/24, 63% went on to university or other higher education, 2% to apprenticeships and 15% into work.

Who goes there

In 2026, 174 pupils (31.9%) received SEN support and 0 (0%) had an education, health and care plan.

Getting there

The nearest Underground station is Baker Street Underground Station, about 250 metres away (roughly a 3-minute walk).

25 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Baker Street Station (->s2), 40 metres away.

Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE destination measures; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport)

Location

Key Information

DfE GIAS
Head:Mrs Katharine Woodcock
Pupils:546
LA:Westminster
Phone:02077230176
Address:Clarence Gate, Ivor Place, London, NW1 6XR
Status:open
Opened:1 January 1920

ISI Inspection Reports

Independent schools in England are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI), not Ofsted.

At its routine inspection in March 2025, ISI found that the school meets the Independent School Standards, including those relating to safeguarding. Report

  • Routine Inspection

    18 March 2025

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  • Non-Routine Inspection

    26 June 2024

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  • Educational Quality / Focused Compliance

    15 March 2022

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  • Regulatory Compliance

    24 January 2018

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  • Integrated

    11 February 2014

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URN:101158
UKPRN:10043880
Diocese:Not applicable
Constituency:Cities of London and Westminster
Urban/Rural:Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

About

Francis Holland School is the name of three separate private day schools for girls in central London, England, governed by the Francis Holland Schools Trust. The schools are located at Clarence Gate and at Graham Terrace.

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Fees for 2026/27

Day fees, per year

£32,535

about £10,845 a term

Including VAT. From the school's own fee schedule; check with the school before you rely on it.

Private school fees in Westminster - 12 schools' published fees side by side

At a Glance

No

Boarding

No

Nursery

Yes

Sixth Form

No

Special Measures

Secondary Performance (GCSE)

The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for Francis Holland School can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.

GCSE Subjects Offered

Mathematics160
English Language158
English Literature154
Religious Studies78
Spanish68
Drama64
Geography62
French56
Art and Design28
Classical Civilisation28
Latin14
German14
Music13
Physical Education12
Computer Science4
Other Modern Languages4
Classical Greek1
Dance1

2025/26 academic year - entries by number of pupils

How Does This School Compare?

Ranked against 5 nearby all-through schools

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Keep up with Francis Holland School

Before and after school care

Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Francis Holland School.

  • Junior Adventures Group @ Christ Church Bentinck NW1550m away · Not yet graded
  • Marylebone Little Imaginations Camp660m away · Not yet graded
  • Junior Adventures Group @ Gateway Academy NW8700m away · Not yet graded
  • Junior Adventures Group @ St Vincents W1U860m away · Not yet graded
  • Junior Adventures Group @ Hampden Gurney W1H920m away · Not yet graded

Nurseries

The nearest nurseries and pre-schools to Francis Holland School, with their latest published grades:

  • Little Elves Montessori - Day nursery, 0.3 miles
    Ofsted, 14 September 2022: Good overall; safeguarding is effective
  • Odyssey London - Day nursery, 0.3 miles
    Ofsted report card, 9 July 2026: Strong standard in 5 areas, Expected standard in 1 area; safeguarding standards met
  • Richer Education Marylebone - Pre-school, 0.3 miles
    Ofsted report card, 2 July 2026: Expected standard in 1 area
  • IMPs Pre-School - Pre-school, 0.3 miles
    Ofsted, 22 January 2024: Good overall; safeguarding is effective
  • Tresham North Centre for Children and Young people with Disabilities - Day nursery, 0.3 miles

Getting There

Train Stations

London Marylebone Rail Station
299m · 5 min walk
Marylebone (Entrance)
328m · 5 min walk

Tube / Metro / Tram

Baker Street Underground Station
248m · 4 min walk
Baker Street Station
286m · 5 min walk
Marylebone Underground Station
329m · 5 min walk

Bus Stops

Baker Street Station (->S2)
42m · 1 min walk
Rudolf Steiner House (Stop X)
46m · 1 min walk
Park Road / Baker Street (->S)
78m · 1 min walk
Park Road / London Business School (Stop LL)
160m · 3 min walk
Dorset Square / Marylebone Station (Stop 19)
163m · 3 min walk

Safety and surroundings

Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)

Collisions
282
Fatal
1
Serious
52
Children hurt
7

Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 282 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 52 serious and 229 slight.

7 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 5 on foot, 1 on a bicycle and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise.

34 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.

The typical figure for schools in Westminster is 185 (the median across 93 schools, same distance and years).

Serious and slight are DfT estimates (severity adjustment). Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.

Commute and house prices

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Capacity & Demand

School Occupancy

91%

Near capacity

546 pupils

600 places

54 spare places

as recorded on GIAS

Across Westminster council

Low demand council-wide0.51 applications per place

Places available

1,754

Applications

901

Got 1st preference

65.8%

Got preferred school

92.7%

All secondary applications across Westminster council (2026/27), not just this school.

SEND & SEN Provision

SEN Overview

174

SEN Support

0

EHC Plans

31.9%

of Total Pupils

2026 academic year

Provision & Specialist Facilities

No specialist provision recorded

Pupils by Need Type

No need-level breakdown available

Pupil Demographics

Key Indicators

546

Total Pupils

0

Boys

546

Girls

2026 academic year

Questions parents ask about Francis Holland School

When was Francis Holland School last inspected?

Francis Holland School's most recent inspection by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) was a routine inspection in March 2025. At its routine inspection in March 2025, ISI found that the school meets the Independent School Standards, including those relating to safeguarding.

How many pupils go to Francis Holland School?

Francis Holland School has around 546 pupils on roll.

Does Francis Holland School have a breakfast club or after-school club?

Ofsted's childcare register lists 5 out-of-school clubs within a kilometre of Francis Holland School: Junior Adventures Group @ Christ Church Bentinck NW1 (550m away, registered, not yet graded), Marylebone Little Imaginations Camp (660m away, registered, not yet graded) and Junior Adventures Group @ Gateway Academy NW8 (700m away, registered, not yet graded).

How many road collisions happen near Francis Holland School?

Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 282 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 52 serious and 229 slight. 7 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 5 on foot, 1 on a bicycle and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise. 34 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Westminster is 185 (the median across 93 schools, same distance and years).

Where is Francis Holland School?

Francis Holland School is at Clarence Gate, Ivor Place, London, NW1 6XR.

Sources: Independent Schools Inspectorate; Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)

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