School profile Verified 18 August 2026

Lady Eleanor Holles School

Hanworth Road, Hampton, TW12 3HF

Lady Eleanor Holles School is a private secondary-stage school in Hampton, Greater London, with a published age range of 7-19.

Private school Girls Ages 7-19 Sixth form No boarders

Application ?: Apply direct to school
Age range: 7-19
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: 7-19
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

Lady Eleanor Holles's history begins with a charity school established through her will. The school moved to Hampton in 1936 and became independent in 1946, carrying that foundation into a girls' education from age 7 through Sixth Form. The registered age range extends to 19, and there are no boarders.

The route moves from Middle School study through GCSE choices into a two-year Sixth Form. GCSE pupils study English, mathematics, a modern language, humanities and science; Sixth Form usually means three or four A levels with the Extended Project Qualification. Sciences, languages, classics, computing, history, design, music and drama form part of the subject range.

More than 100 clubs and activities sit alongside the Duke of Edinburgh's Award and Young Enterprise. Partnership with next-door Hampton School brings joint productions, lectures, robotics, cooking, first aid and a shared boathouse, while academic teaching remains girls-only. Entry is direct at 7+, 11+ and Sixth Form, with visits and route-specific assessment, registration and fee details.

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: 0% grade 5+ in English and maths and 40 Attainment 8
Sixth form: Sixth form available with 57.9% AAB or better.

GCSE benchmark

Latest 2024/25 KS4 measures compared with Richmond upon Thames and England.

School Local authority England

Attainment 8: 40
Grade 5+ English and maths: 0%
EBacc APS: 3.17
EBacc entry: 0%

Attainment 8 trend

Recent published Attainment 8 scores compared with Richmond upon Thames and England.

School Local authority England

School details

Sector: Private school
School type: Other independent school
Funding: Independent fee-paying
Application: Apply direct to school
Gender: Girls only
Age range: 7-19
Headteacher: Mrs Rowena Cole
Pupil roll: 969 pupils
Sixth form: Yes

Location and contact

Address

Address: Hanworth Road, Hampton, Greater London
Postcode: TW12 3HF
Area: Richmond upon Thames

School leadership

Headteacher: Mrs Rowena Cole

School contact

School phone: 02089791601

Admissions contact

Admissions team: Admissions
Admissions phone: 02089791601

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Admissions

Application route: Apply direct to school
Age range: 7-19
Gender: Girls only
Boarding: No boarders
Day fees: £10,651 per term including VAT for Senior School
Scholarships and bursaries: Scholarships and bursaries
Entrance details: LEH assessment is route-specific. At 11+, applicants take the age-standardised ISEB Common Pre-Test, LEH problem-solving examination and selected interviews. Sixth Form entry uses an online aptitude test, written stimulus response paper and interviews.
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

LEH assessment is route-specific. At 11+, applicants take the age-standardised ISEB Common Pre-Test, LEH problem-solving examination and selected interviews. Sixth Form entry uses an online aptitude test, written stimulus response paper and interviews.

Assessment route: Apply direct to school
Papers and stages: 4 stages
Format: Mixed format

Papers and rounds

Round 1

Verbal reasoning, Non-verbal reasoning, Maths, English

11+ Stage 1a ISEB Common Pre-Test

All 11+ applicants take the age-standardised ISEB Common Pre-Test in Verbal Reasoning, Non-Verbal Reasoning, Mathematics and English.
Round 2

Maths, English

11+ Stage 1b problem-solving examination

All 11+ applicants sit LEH's Problem-Solving Entrance Examination, including Mathematics and English elements.
Round 3

Interview

11+ Stage 2 interviews

Applicants who perform well are invited back for interviews with senior teaching staff.
Round 4

Sixth Form aptitude and stimulus response assessments

Sixth Form applicants complete an online aptitude test and written stimulus response paper, followed by interviews; offers are conditional on GCSE results.

Published assessment components

Verbal reasoning, Non-verbal reasoning, Maths, English and Interview are listed across the school's published assessment routes.

Published

Verbal reasoning

All 11+ applicants take the age-standardised ISEB Common Pre-Test in Verbal Reasoning, Non-Verbal Reasoning, Mathematics and English.
Non-verbal reasoning

All 11+ applicants take the age-standardised ISEB Common Pre-Test in Verbal Reasoning, Non-Verbal Reasoning, Mathematics and English.
Maths
English
Interview

Applicants who perform well are invited back for interviews with senior teaching staff.

Application

Key dates

Get date reminders

Year 7 (11+) application deadline for September 2027 entry

3 November 2026

Route: Year 7 (11+); entry year: 2027.
Year 7 (11+) ISEB pre-test sessions for September 2027 entry

17, 18 and 19 November 2026

Route: Year 7 (11+); entry year: 2027.
Year 7 (11+) problem-solving assessment for September 2027 entry

29 November 2026

Route: Year 7 (11+); entry year: 2027.
Year 7 (11+) assessment result letters for September 2027 entry

Mid-December 2026

Route: Year 7 (11+); entry year: 2027.
Year 7 (11+) interview dates for September 2027 entry

26, 27 and 29 January 2027

Route: Year 7 (11+); entry year: 2027.
Year 7 (11+) music scholarship auditions for September 2027 entry

26, 27 and 29 January 2027

Route: Year 7 (11+) music scholarship; entry year: 2027.
Year 7 (11+) offer letters by date for September 2027 entry

12 February 2027

Route: Year 7 (11+); entry year: 2027.
Year 7 (11+) acceptance deadline for September 2027 entry

Early March 2027

Route: Year 7 (11+); entry year: 2027.
Sixth Form (16+) application deadline for September 2027 entry

6 October 2026

Route: Sixth Form (16+); entry year: 2027.
Sixth Form (16+) assessment exams for September 2027 entry

6 November 2026

Route: Sixth Form (16+); entry year: 2027.
Sixth Form (16+) assessment result letters for September 2027 entry

Mid-November 2026

Route: Sixth Form (16+); entry year: 2027.
Sixth Form (16+) interviews for September 2027 entry

21 November 2026

Route: Sixth Form (16+); entry year: 2027.
Sixth Form (16+) offers for September 2027 entry

1 December 2026

Route: Sixth Form (16+); entry year: 2027.
Sixth Form (16+) acceptance deadline for September 2027 entry

10 December 2026

Route: Sixth Form (16+); entry year: 2027.
Year 7 and Sixth Form intake for 2027 entry

September 2027

Routes: Year 7 (11+) and Sixth Form (16+); entry year: 2027.

How to apply

1
Apply direct to the school

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

Attainment snapshot

Attainment 8 ?: 40 Attainment 8
GCSE results: 0% grade 4+ in English and maths
Grade 5+ English and maths ?: 0% grade 5+ in English and maths
EBacc average point score ?: 3.17 EBacc APS
A-level results: 57.9% AAB or better
A-level average points: 51.09 A-level points per entry

Inspection

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Standards met

Latest inspection: Not yet verified

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 is the latest report listed by ISI. The report says the relevant standards were met.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How does Lady Eleanor Holles School handle admissions?

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

How do I apply to Lady Eleanor Holles 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 Lady Eleanor Holles School?

Year 7 (11+) application deadline for September 2027 entry: 3 November 2026. Year 7 (11+) ISEB pre-test sessions for September 2027 entry: 17, 18 and 19 November 2026. Year 7 (11+) problem-solving assessment for September 2027 entry: 29 November 2026. Year 7 (11+) assessment result letters for September 2027 entry: Mid-December 2026. Year 7 (11+) interview dates for September 2027 entry: 26, 27 and 29 January 2027. Year 7 (11+) music scholarship auditions for September 2027 entry: 26, 27 and 29 January 2027. Year 7 (11+) offer letters by date for September 2027 entry: 12 February 2027. Year 7 (11+) acceptance deadline for September 2027 entry: Early March 2027. Sixth Form (16+) application deadline for September 2027 entry: 6 October 2026. Sixth Form (16+) assessment exams for September 2027 entry: 6 November 2026. Sixth Form (16+) assessment result letters for September 2027 entry: Mid-November 2026. Sixth Form (16+) interviews for September 2027 entry: 21 November 2026. Sixth Form (16+) offers for September 2027 entry: 1 December 2026. Sixth Form (16+) acceptance deadline for September 2027 entry: 10 December 2026. Year 7 and Sixth Form intake for 2027 entry: September 2027

What does the latest inspection picture look like for Lady Eleanor Holles School?

Lady Eleanor Holles School is currently rated Standards met.