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Francis Holland School

Clarence Gate, Ivor Place, NW1 6XR

Francis Holland School is a private secondary-stage school in London, Greater London, with a published age range of 10-19.

Private school Girls Ages 10-19 Sixth form No boarders
Application ?
Apply direct to school
Age range
10-19
ISI ?
Standards met
Boarding ?
No boarders
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At a glance

Key facts

Sector
Private school
Gender
Girls only
Application ?
Apply direct to school
Age range
10-19
Boarding ?
No boarders
Route check
Independent schools do not use the local-authority grammar-school catchment model; check the school site for boarding, transport and eligibility rules.
ISI ?
Standards met

Overview

Founded in 1878 as the Church of England High School for Girls, Francis Holland Regent's Park moved from Upper Baker Street to a purpose-built site in 1915. That history still sits alongside a clear set of values: compassion, knowledge, perseverance and spirit. The Regent's Park senior school is an all-girls day setting, with no boarding provision.

From Year 7, English, Mathematics and Science are joined by choices including four modern languages, History, Geography, Computer Science and Classics. Latin, Greek and Classical Civilisation sit alongside Art, Music and Drama. The Life Programme adds Futures, Digital, Oracy, Research, Leadership and Enterprise, giving the curriculum a defined strand beyond examination subjects.

Sixth Form students choose from 24 A Level courses, usually taking three alongside an Elective Course. The EPQ, careers guidance, sport, arts and leadership widen the programme, while Linhope House provides a nearby Sixth Form centre with its own setting for older students. Entry is mainly at 11+, with a separate 16+ route and events for both stages.

Key points
Assessment route
Applications are made directly to the school. Check the school's own admissions pages for registration dates, entrance assessment stages, interviews, fees, scholarships and bursaries.
Places and demand
Published Year 7 place numbers and applicant-per-place data are not included in GIAS for this private-school seed profile.
Catchment
Private-school eligibility is not controlled by the local-authority grammar catchment model; check boarding, day-pupil, transport and any sibling or faith rules on the school site.
Results
88.9% grade 5+ in English and maths and 51.2 Attainment 8
Sixth form
Sixth form available with 33.3% AAB or better.

GCSE benchmark

Latest 2024/25 KS4 measures compared with Westminster and England.

School Local authority England
GCSE benchmark comparison Latest GCSE benchmark measures for Francis Holland School, Westminster, and England. 0 50 100 Att. 8 5+ E&M EBacc APS EBacc %
Attainment 8
51.2
Grade 5+ English and maths
88.9%
EBacc APS
3.01
EBacc entry
0%

Attainment 8 trend

Recent published Attainment 8 scores compared with Westminster and England.

School Local authority England
Attainment 8 trend line Attainment 8 over time for Francis Holland School, Westminster, and England. 80 60 40 20 21/22 22/23 23/24 24/25

School details
Sector
Private school
School type
Other independent school
Funding
Independent fee-paying
Application
Apply direct to school
Gender
Girls only
Age range
10-19
Headmaster
Mrs Katharine Woodcock
Pupil roll
546 pupils
Sixth form
Yes

Location and contact

Address

Address
Clarence Gate, Ivor Place, London, Greater London
Postcode
NW1 6XR
Area
Westminster

School leadership

Headmaster
Mrs Katharine Woodcock

School contact

School phone
02077230176

Admissions contact

Admissions team
Admissions
Admissions email
registrar@fhs-nw1.org.uk
Admissions phone
02077230176
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Admissions
Application route
Apply direct to school
Age range
10-19
Gender
Girls only
Boarding
No boarders
Day fees
£10,845 per term for Years 7 to 13 from September 2026, including VAT
Scholarships and bursaries
Check school site
Entrance details
Entrance assessment details are not part of the GIAS open data extract.
Admissions note
GIAS confirms the school type and age range; fees, scholarships, bursaries and entrance assessments should be checked on the school's own website.

GIAS confirms the school type and age range; fees, scholarships, bursaries and entrance assessments should be checked on the school's own website.

Independent schools do not use the local-authority grammar-school catchment model; check the school site for boarding, transport and eligibility rules.

Oversubscription and eligibility

Use the official admissions policy for the current priority order and eligibility rules.

Exam and test format

Entrance route and assessment

Entrance assessment details are not part of the GIAS open data extract.

Assessment route
Apply direct to school

Application

Key dates

Get date reminders

  1. 11+ registration deadline

    Friday 6 November 2026

    For Year 7 (11+) entry in September 2027 at Francis Holland Regent's Park.

  2. 11+ assessment

    Friday 27 November 2026

    For Year 7 (11+) entry in September 2027 at Francis Holland Regent's Park.

  3. 11+ interview

    Monday 4 January 2027

    For Year 7 (11+) entry in September 2027 at Francis Holland Regent's Park.

  4. 11+ offer date

    Friday 12 February 2027

    For Year 7 (11+) entry in September 2027 at Francis Holland Regent's Park.

  5. 11+ acceptance deadline

    Wednesday 3 March 2027 at noon

    For Year 7 (11+) entry in September 2027 at Francis Holland Regent's Park.

How to apply

  1. 1

    Apply direct to the school

    Independent-school admissions are handled by the school rather than the local authority CAF.

    Check school admissions

Results

Attainment snapshot

Attainment 8 ?
51.2 Attainment 8
GCSE results
95.1% grade 4+ in English and maths
Grade 5+ English and maths ?
88.9% grade 5+ in English and maths
EBacc average point score ?
3.01 EBacc APS
A-level results
33.3% AAB or better
A-level average points
46.24 A-level points per entry

Inspection
View report
Standards met

Latest inspection: 18 March 2025

Leadership, management and governance
Standards met
Quality of education, training and recreation
Standards met
Physical and mental health and emotional wellbeing
Standards met
Social and economic education and contribution to society
Standards met
Safeguarding
Standards met

Quick summary

  • Latest ISI report: Routine Inspections 2025 records an inspection beginning 18 March 2025. The report says the relevant standards were met.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How does Francis Holland School handle admissions?

Francis Holland School handles applications directly. Check the school website for registration dates, entrance assessments, interviews, fees, scholarships and bursaries.

How do I apply to Francis Holland School?

1. Apply direct to the school: Independent-school admissions are handled by the school rather than the local authority CAF.

When are the key dates for Francis Holland School?

11+ registration deadline: Friday 6 November 2026. 11+ assessment: Friday 27 November 2026. 11+ interview: Monday 4 January 2027. 11+ offer date: Friday 12 February 2027. 11+ acceptance deadline: Wednesday 3 March 2027 at noon

What does the latest inspection picture look like for Francis Holland School?

Francis Holland School is currently rated Standards met following the latest published inspection dated 18 March 2025.