Francis Holland School, London
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.
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.
All school open days in Westminster
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)
Key Information
DfE GIASISI 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
Non-Routine Inspection
26 June 2024
Educational Quality / Focused Compliance
15 March 2022
Regulatory Compliance
24 January 2018
Integrated
11 February 2014
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
2025/26 academic year - entries by number of pupils
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby all-through schools
Latest from Francis Holland School
Upper Fifth Celebrate Outstanding GCSE Results
20 Aug 2026
Stellar A Level Results for Class of 2026
13 Aug 2026
Additional Prize for our Gold Award Engineers
21 Jul 2026
Sixth Form Podcast Receives Commendation in National Kew Gardens Competition
21 Jul 2026
Discovery Week! Bringing Learning to Life!
2 Jul 2026
Adventure and activity at PGL Osmington Bay!
2 Jul 2026
From Francis Holland School's website. School Signal is not affiliated with the school.
Social & online
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 milesOfsted, 14 September 2022: Good overall; safeguarding is effective
- Odyssey London - Day nursery, 0.3 milesOfsted 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 milesOfsted report card, 2 July 2026: Expected standard in 1 area
- IMPs Pre-School - Pre-school, 0.3 milesOfsted, 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
Tube / Metro / Tram
Bus Stops
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
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
91%
Near capacity
546 pupils
600 places
54 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Across Westminster council
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
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
546
Total Pupils
0
Boys
546
Girls
2026 academic year
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
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)