Francis Holland School
Admissions reality
How competitive entry really is, what scores mean, and where the waiting-list picture is strong enough to trust.
Full exam briefCompetition trend intelligence
Legacy admissions context describes the 11+ threshold picture as broadly stable, but this is not an official school publication.
ClassAce estimate, not official data
Score banding
11+Offer score trend
Historical trend data is not yet strong enough to show confidently.
Waiting list intelligence
Official registration page states that occasional places can become available in other senior year groups, but no official waiting-list movement data is published.
Legacy admissions context suggests interview strength can matter for borderline 11+ candidates, so late movement may depend on holistic ranking rather than score alone.
Common mistakes parents make
Misconceptions we hear most often about this school
There is no officially published 11+ pass mark.
Qualifying as selective-eligible is only the first hurdle. Final allocation depends on oversubscription criteria, and distance from the school is frequently the deciding factor.
A strong exam result alone may not remove the importance of interview and overall fit.
Parents often assume the highest scorers get priority. In practice, once a child meets the selective threshold, proximity to the school can matter more than raw score.
What we're still researching
Transparency about gaps in our intelligence. We actively pursue this data and will update when available.
General Entry
Exact pass mark thresholds not published
Seeking data
Specific paper formats may vary by year
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Precise weighting between exam and interview
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Current application numbers per site
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Specific dates vary annually - verify on school website
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Competition ratio (applicants per place)
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Year 7 Entry
Per place
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