Is Francis Holland School a boarding school or a day school?

Francis Holland School is a day school (independent). No residential boarding is offered.

Does Francis Holland School require an entrance exam?

No entrance exam is required at Francis Holland School. Admission is based on academic records and a school reference.

What ages does Francis Holland School accept?

Francis Holland School welcomes students aged 11 to 19.

How many students attend Francis Holland School?

Francis Holland School has approximately 603 students.

Francis Holland School — International School

Francis Holland School is an international school in London, United Kingdom. Founded in 1920. It serves 603 students for students aged 11–19.

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Location & getting here

Setting

Urban

Nearest station

Baker Street300 m away

Nearest town

London2.5 km

Central London independent school; easily accessible by Tube and bus for families across London and Southeast. International parents fly into Heathrow (~30 min). Busy urban area with high foot traffic.

Nearest airports

Framed for international families — drive times are from the school, not the city centre.

Airport	Distance	Drive from school	International note
London City	15 km	~30 min	—
Heathrow	22 km	~39 min	LHR — gateway for Bangkok, Singapore, Hong Kong, Dubai
Gatwick	41 km	~63 min	LGW — good for SE Asia, Middle East via BA/EK/QR

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Est. 1920

Year Founded

603

Students Enrolled

Boarding Available

Scholarships Available

Types Available

✓Academic Scholarship — 5% of fees at 11+

✓Art Scholarship — 5% of fees at 11+

✓Music Scholarship — 5% of fees at 11+

✓Sports Scholarship — available at 13+

✓Organ Scholarship — available at 13+

✓Art Scholarship — 10% of fees at Sixth Form

✓Music Scholarship — 10% of fees at Sixth Form

✓Sports Scholarship — 10% of fees at Sixth Form

✓Subject Scholarship — 10% of fees at Sixth Form

Bursaries (means-tested): Means-tested bursaries available at Year 7 and Sixth Form entry, reviewed annually; families with income below £40,000 and assets below £50,000 likely eligible for 100% support; daughters of clergy receive one-third fee remission.

💡 Scholarship amounts and bursary likelihood analysis are in the Full Deep Report.

Merit-based Scholarships

Key facts

Founded

1920

Ages

11–19 (Girls)

Pupils on roll

603

Fees

$ 32,535+ / year

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ISI

Fees & the true cost of attendance

Published fees · inclusive of VAT

Phase	Per term	Per year
Year 7–13	£10,845	£32,535

Budget beyond the sticker price. Assume the real annual spend is 5–15% higher than the headline fee. Hidden costs typically include: registration fee, acceptance deposit (usually one term's fees, refundable at the end of schooling), uniform + sports kit, trips and expeditions, individual music tuition, exam entry fees, travel to/from home.

Ask the Bursar for a sample "all-in" first-year invoice before committing.

Scholarships & financial assistance

Merit-based scholarships (9 types)

Academic Scholarship — of fees at 11+5% fee remission

Art Scholarship — of fees at 11+5% fee remission

Music Scholarship — of fees at 11+5% fee remission

Sports Scholarship — available at 13+

Organ Scholarship — available at 13+

Art Scholarship — of fees at Sixth Form10% fee remission

Music Scholarship — of fees at Sixth Form10% fee remission

Sports Scholarship — of fees at Sixth Form10% fee remission

Subject Scholarship — of fees at Sixth Form10% fee remission

ℹ️ This school has not published the exact % fee remission for each award. Ask the admissions team directly — typical independent school scholarships range from 5% to 50% of fees.

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Means-tested bursaries — the school looks at your family income and can offer a much larger discount than any scholarship. Means-tested bursaries available at Year 7 and Sixth Form entry, reviewed annually; families with income below £40,000 and assets below £50,000 likely eligible for 100% support; daughters of clergy receive one-third fee remission. Ask the Bursar directly — these are rarely advertised prominently.

Academic Results

University Destinations

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Admissions

Entry point	Assessment	Assessment date	Registration deadline
11+ (Year 7)	Not specified in available content	—	Not specified in available content
13+ (Year 9)	Not specified in available content	—	Not specified in available content
16+ (Sixth Form)	Not specified in available content	—	Not specified in available content

How to apply

Submit online registration form
Submit bursary application if applying for financial support
Complete assessment (if applicable)
Direct debit form provided on offer of place

What you'll need to submit

Online registration form
Bursary application (optional, but submitted with registration if required)

Open events

Open Events held throughout the year

Scholarships: Academic, Art, Music scholarships at 11+ (5% fee remission); Sports and Organ scholarships at 13+; Art, Music, Sports, Subject scholarships at Sixth Form (10% fee remission)

Admissions contact: Registrar: +44 (0)20 7535 2777; Bursar: +44 (0)20 7730 8359; Bursary queries: [email protected]; Direct debit queries: [email protected]

Assessment details and registration deadlines not provided in crawled content. Registration fee £180 (UK residents) or £240 (overseas); non-refundable deposit of £3,150 required on acceptance.

Student Demographics

School Type

girls

Age Range

11 – 19

School Background

Religious Affiliation

Church of England

Sports Programme

teams across 8 sports

Signature Sports

NetballHockeyTennis

Teams by Sport

Netball

teams

Hockey

teams

Tennis

teams

Cricket

teams

Football

teams

Swimming

teams

Gymnastics

teams

Cross Country

teams

Also Offered

AthleticsRowingBasketballSailingDanceKickboxingPilatesYogaSelf-defence

Facilities

Netball court (on-site)Gymnasium (on-site)Dance studio with sprung floor (on-site)Fitness Suite with Technogym equipment (sixth form)Battersea Park: grass pitches, all-weather pitches, 7 all-weather netball courts, 19 all-weather tennis courts, floodlit hockey pitchMillennium Arena: track and field facilitiesQueen Mother Sports Centre: swimming pool

Director of Sport: Aaron Gough