St Francis College, Letchworth Garden City

In its own words: "Set in the midst of Letchworth Garden City, St. Francis’ College has been providing a first class education for girls for over 90 years, blending traditional values and a modern vision. Students receive individual care promoting their spiritual, moral, intellectual, creative and physical development. We recognise the unique qualities of each student and encourage social responsibility and respect for others."

From the headteacher's welcome: "Having joined in September 2022, Mrs Spence is responsible for the day-to-day running of the College. She is also a teacher of PE. She is extremely passionate about all sport and is an ardent Manchester United Fan. She plays netball competitively and is a keen gym goer and runner."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, netball, tennis, gymnastics, swimming, yoga, dance, ballet, drama and orchestra.

Coming up: an open day on Thursday 5 November 2026, an open day on Thursday 12 November 2026, an admissions event on Thursday 26 November 2026 and an admissions event on Friday 29 January 2027. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.

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 St Francis College can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.

The nearest other independent schools to St Francis College are St Christopher School (0.4 miles); and Kingshott School (2.6 miles, selective).

Of the 34 students who left the sixth form in 2023/24, 71% went on to university or other higher education, 3% to apprenticeships and 3% into work.

In 2026, 101 pupils (38.3%) received SEN support and 3 (1.1%) had an education, health and care plan.

The nearest railway station is Letchworth Rail Station, about 810 metres away (roughly a 10-minute walk).

10 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is St Francis' College (near), 70 metres away.

Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood St Francis College stands in is among the 20% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.