Francis Holland School, Sloane Square A GSG School
- Francis Holland School, Sloane Square
39 Graham Terrace
London
SW1W 8JF - Head: Mrs Alexandra Haydon
- T 020 7730 2971
- F 020 7823 4066
- E registrar@fhs-sw1.org.uk
- W www.fhs-sw1.org.uk
- A mainstream independent school for girls aged from 11 to 18 with a linked junior school
- Boarding: No
- Local authority: Westminster
- Pupils: 500; sixth formers: 125
- Religion: Church of England
- Fees: £25,050 pa
- Open days: Thursday 14th March 2024 and Friday 19th April 2024
- Review: View The Good Schools Guide Review
- ISI report: View the ISI report
- Linked schools: Francis Holland Junior School, Sloane Square
What The Good Schools Guide says..
Most sports played in Battersea Park and while it’s an important part of school life, ‘more of a have-a-go mindset,’ thought pupil, upside is that everyone gets a game - ‘We’re happy with getting the occasional win’. Similarly excellent opportunities to be involved in music and drama. Teachers are of the quirky enthusiast variety and hugely respected for devoting large chunk of their free time to making things happen. ‘Phenomenal’ music department ‘give up so much of their own time to do extra stuff...
What the school says...
At FHS Sloane Square, we provide an inspiring education which empowers girls to become the leaders, thinkers, innovators, designers, entrepreneurs, and game-changers of tomorrow and have been named Sunday Times Independent School of the Year 2023.
Dynamic, transformational teaching, focused on thinking innovatively, problem-solving, developing leadership skills and resilience, has seen our public exam results improve on a dramatic upward trajectory over the last 5 years. What really sets FHS apart is outstanding pastoral care, resulting in an environment full of kindness and compassion where each child is valued for their individuality, and our double national award-winning Creative Enterprise Programme. ...Read more
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Other features
All-through school (for example 3-18 years). - An all-through school covers junior and senior education. It may start at 3 or 4, or later, and continue through to 16 or 18. Some all-through schools set exams at 11 or 13 that pupils must pass to move on.
Sports
Rowing
What The Good Schools Guide says
Head
Since January 2024, Alexandra Haydon, previously deputy head (academic) at Millfield. BSc from Durham, PGCE and master’s in teaching and learning from Oxford. Started her teaching career at Graveney School, South London, after which she worked in a variety of schools including St Mary’s Calne as head of science and latterly senior teacher before joining Millfield. She won the i25 award for innovation and influence in the independent sector and was shortlisted in 2016 for the National Joan Sjovoll Award for STEM leadership.
Entrance
Results suggest ultra-selectivity. Not so, says the school, which prides itself on mixed intake, fab teaching and excellent value added. Now scaling up the facilities to accommodate extra numbers in style. At 11+ takes around a third from own prep school (unusually, given that prep is on the premises, remains a stepping...
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Overall school performance (for comparison or review only)
Results by exam and subject
Subject results
Entry/Exit
Special Education Needs
At Francis Holland we aim to do our best for every pupil according to their individual needs. Due to the limitations of our buildings and our academically challenging curriculum, we might not be able to support some individuals in the ways required to enable them to fulfil their full potential. This is very much dependant on the individual girl and so we recommend you contact us if your daughter has a disability or learning need. We can then work together to establish if we are the school in which your daughter will thrive. As a small and academically selective school with a generous staffing ratio we are able to cater for pupils with mild dyslexia or dyspraxia but we do not offer any specialist provision. We liaise closely with outside agencies, in particular the Kensington Dyslexia Centre. We cannot cater for pupils with serious special needs requirements.
| Condition | Provision for in school |
|---|---|
| ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder | Y |
| Aspergers | Y |
| Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorders | Y |
| CReSTeD registered for Dyslexia | |
| Dyscalculia | Y |
| Dysgraphia | Y |
| Dyslexia | Y |
| Dyspraxia | Y |
| English as an additional language (EAL) | Y |
| Genetic | |
| Has an entry in the Autism Services Directory | |
| Has SEN unit or class | |
| HI - Hearing Impairment | |
| Hospital School | |
| Mental health | Y |
| MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty | |
| MSI - Multi-Sensory Impairment | |
| Natspec Specialist Colleges | |
| OTH - Other Difficulty/Disability | |
| Other SpLD - Specific Learning Difficulty | Y |
| PD - Physical Disability | |
| PMLD - Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulty | |
| SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health | |
| SLCN - Speech, Language and Communication | Y |
| SLD - Severe Learning Difficulty | |
| Special facilities for Visually Impaired | |
| SpLD - Specific Learning Difficulty | Y |
| VI - Visual Impairment |
Who came from where
| School | Year | Places | Scholarships | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cameron Vale School | 2023 | 1 | ||
| Newton Prep | 2023 | 3 | 1 | 1 Drama Scholarship |
| Orchard House School | 2023 | 1 | ||
| Parsons Green Prep School | 2023 | |||
| Pembridge Hall School | 2023 | 7 | 1 | 1 Drama Scholarship |
| Prospect House School | 2023 | 1 | ||
| The Study Preparatory School | 2023 | 1 | ||
| Thomas's Battersea | 2023 | 3 | ||
| Thomas's Fulham | 2023 | 3 | ||
| Thomas's Kensington | 2023 | 7 |
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