The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Girls only.
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 51.2 vs national 43.8)
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- This is a girls-only school
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
51.2
7.4 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
95%
53.3pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
0%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
A-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.26
Band 2Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Special Educational Needs
28% of pupils have identified special educational needs or disabilities.
Breakdown
Source: DfE School Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent school
- Ages
- 11–19
- Intake
- Girls
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 570
- Capacity
- 95%
Governance
- Local authority
- Westminster
- Head
- Mrs Katharine Woodcock (Headmaster)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksIndependent school not found on standard Ofsted provider pages; defer to later ISI-specific handling.
Location
Clarence Gate, Ivor Place, London, NW1 6XR
Town setting
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Wetherby Preparatory School
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Hampden Gurney CofE Primary School
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Wetherby Senior School
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Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Francis Holland School?
Francis Holland School currently has 570 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Francis Holland School take?
Francis Holland School caters for pupils aged 11 to 19.
Where is Francis Holland School?
Francis Holland School is in London, NW1 6XR, in the Westminster local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Francis Holland School have a sixth form?
Yes, Francis Holland School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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