The short version
Above-average GCSE results. Girls only. Strong sixth form (A- average).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 56.9 vs national 43.8)
- This is a Christian 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
56.9
13.1 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
68%
26.5pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
0%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
A-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.08
Band 3Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Special Educational Needs
64% of pupils have identified special educational needs or disabilities.
Breakdown
Source: DfE School Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent school
- Ages
- 3–18
- Intake
- Girls
- Character
- Christian
Numbers
- Pupils
- 287
- Capacity
- 43%
- Admissions
- Selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Hertfordshire
- Head
- Mrs Julia Spence (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Nursery
- Yes
- Boarding
- Boarding school
Inspection record
Official linksIndependent school not found on standard Ofsted provider pages; defer to later ISI-specific handling.
Location
Broadway, Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire, SG6 3PJ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Christopher School
Independent · 663m away
St Thomas More Roman Catholic Primary School
Primary · 707m away
Pixmore Junior School
Primary · 751m away
The Highfield School
Secondary · 777m away
North Herts Education Support Centre
Pupil referral unit · 825m away
Icknield Infant and Nursery School
Primary · 1.0km away
Hillshott Infant School and Nursery
Primary · 1.1km away
Wilbury Junior School
Primary · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
Is St Francis College a selective school?
Yes. St Francis College 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 St Francis College?
St Francis College currently has 287 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Francis College take?
St Francis College caters for pupils aged 3 to 18.
Where is St Francis College?
St Francis College is in Letchworth Garden City, SG6 3PJ, in the Hertfordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Francis College have a sixth form?
Yes, St Francis College has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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