The short version
Below-average GCSE results. 77% capacity. Girls only.
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 12.5 vs national 43.8)
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- This is a girls-only school
Selective intake
This school offers places by entrance exam. See how 11+ formats differ between schools — and which exam boards they use.
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
12.5
31.3 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
0%
EBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
0%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
A
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.22
Band 2Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Special Educational Needs
25% 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
- 603
- Capacity
- 77%
- Admissions
- Selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Westminster
- Head
- Mrs Alexandra Haydon (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksIndependent school not found on standard Ofsted provider pages; defer to later ISI-specific handling.
Location
39 Graham Terrace, London, SW1W 8JF
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmChrist Church CofE Primary School
Primary · 995m away
Chelsea Open Air Nursery School
Nursery · 1.3km away
Frederick Hugh House
Independent · 1.5km away
Newton Preparatory School
Independent · 1.7km away
St Mary's RC Voluntary Aided Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Park Walk Primary School
Primary · 1.9km away
The Dominie School Limited
Independent · 1.9km away
St George's CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.9km away
Questions parents ask
Is Francis Holland School a selective school?
Yes. Francis Holland School has a selective intake, which means places are offered based on performance in an entrance exam. Check the school's admissions page for the current exam format and registration deadlines.
How many pupils attend Francis Holland School?
Francis Holland School currently has 603 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, SW1W 8JF, 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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