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 October 2024.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Francis Holland School in detail
Francis Holland School in its own words
In its own words: "Francis Holland is situated in a beautiful neighbourhood in the heart of London, just a two-minute walk from Sloane Square Underground and London’s iconic King’s Road. Nearby, green spaces such as Battersea Park are enjoyed frequently and offer a wealth of sporting opportunities. Just around the corner are the Royal Court Theatre and the Saatchi Gallery."
From the headteacher's welcome: "Since our establishment in 1881, Francis Holland Sloane Square has been a place where young women have discovered their strengths, developed their character, and stepped confidently into the world with purpose."
Vision and values (school website)Headteacher's welcome (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 Eaton House School (0.2 miles); Garden House School (0.2 miles); Sussex House School (0.4 miles); and More House School (0.5 miles, selective).
Eaton House SchoolGarden House SchoolSussex House SchoolMore House School
Where pupils go next
Of the 69 students who left the sixth form in 2023/24, 51% went on to university or other higher education and 10% into work.
Who goes there
In 2026, 153 pupils (25.8%) received SEN support and 0 (0%) had an education, health and care plan.
Getting there
The nearest Underground station is Sloane Square Underground Station, about 170 metres away (roughly a 2-minute walk).
28 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Pimlico Road / Ebury Bridge Road, 180 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.
Routine Inspection
8 October 2024
Short Visit
4 October 2022
Regulatory Compliance
1 December 2021
Educational Quality / Focused Compliance
25 April 2017
Focused Compliance Inspection
25 April 2017
Fees for 2026/27
Day fees, per year
£33,174
about £11,058 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 - 11 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
Year 11 Geography Fieldtrip to Amersham
2 Oct 2026
Year 8 Theology & Philosophy Trip to Bhaktivedanta Manor
2 Oct 2026
Upper Sixth Biology Field Trip to Perivale Wood
25 Sep 2026
U13/14 GSA Netball Weekend
25 Sep 2026
Harvest Festival Service at Holy Trinity Church, Sloane Street
25 Sep 2026
Sixth Form Information Evening
18 Sep 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 @ St Barnabas SW1W200m away · Not yet graded
- Eaton Square Prep School Extended Club Premier F4F Group720m away · Not yet graded
- Richer Education Knightsbridge750m away · Not yet graded
- NWG Academy840m away · Not yet graded
- Activate Camps @ Marlborough Primary School840m away · Not yet graded
Getting There
Tube / Metro / Tram
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 169
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 35
- Children hurt
- 7
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 169 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 35 serious and 134 slight.
7 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 4 on foot, 1 on a bicycle and 2 in a vehicle or otherwise.
29 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 counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
76%
Available places
594 pupils
780 places
186 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - London
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for London
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
153
SEN Support
0
EHC Plans
25.8%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
594
Total Pupils
0
Boys
594
Girls
2026 academic year
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Francis Holland School
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Questions parents ask about Francis Holland School
What are GCSE results like at Francis Holland School?
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.
When was Francis Holland School last inspected?
Francis Holland School is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted. Its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in October 2024.
How many pupils go to Francis Holland School?
Francis Holland School has around 594 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to Francis Holland School?
Francis Holland School is an independent school and runs its own admissions rather than going through the local authority. Contact the school directly for entry requirements, assessment dates, fees and any bursaries.
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 @ St Barnabas SW1W (200m away, registered, not yet graded), Eaton Square Prep School Extended Club Premier F4F Group (720m away, registered, not yet graded) and Richer Education Knightsbridge (750m away, registered, not yet graded). The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
How many road collisions happen near Francis Holland School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 169 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 35 serious and 134 slight. 7 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 4 on foot, 1 on a bicycle and 2 in a vehicle or otherwise. 29 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 39 Graham Terrace, London, SW1W 8JF.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)