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Francis Holland Preparatory School

Independent school · London, SW3 6NB
  • Primary/prep
  • Girls
  • Ages 4-11
  • From £24,060 pa
  • 230 pupils
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A happy school which achieves admirable results. Girls rise to the challenge – all helped by the caring and dedicated staff. They emerge confident, curious and well-adjusted, unscathed by the pressures of central London.

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Overview & data

Pupil numbers
230 ·
Religion
C of E
Fees
£24,060 - £26,430 pa
Local authority
Westminster City Council
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Headteacher

Head of prep

Suzy Dixon

Since 2019, Suzy Dixon, previously acting head, after which she took a 10-month break from school leadership to focus on educational research and consultancy work. Has previously held senior roles at Daneshill Prep, Highfield and Brookham Prep (wh


Entrance

Two form entry since September 2024. Around 40 places up for grabs at 4+. Significantly larger new premises mean larger numbers but not to exceed 280 overall - ‘I want it to remain a small school,’ head stresses.

Early registration advised,

Open days
September, October

Exit

Entry to the senior school is not automatic, although in practice about two-thirds go there, up from about a third a few years ago. The rest mainly to single sex schools. Alleyn’s, City of London, JAGS, St Paul’s and Godolphin and Latymer most pop


Latest results

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Mobile phone policy

A clear mobile phone policy is a really important part of modern schooling. This school has provided us with their policy.

Mobile phone policy

Provided by the school and not part of our review

Girls are not permitted to bring mobile phones to school. If they need to contact their parents for any reason, they are able to call from the school office.

Updated Jun 2024

Pupils

230
Number of pupils

Money matters

Fees in line with similar local schools. No bursaries but remission on a third of the fees for daughters of the clergy.

Fee information
£24,060 - £26,430 pa

Our view

The school used to nestle in the residential streets behind Sloane Square, sharing space with the senior school. But it was all change in September 2024, when it moved about a 15 minute walk down the King’s Road to the newly-acquired former Hampsh


The last word

A happy school which achieves admirable results. Girls rise to the challenge – all helped by the caring and dedicated staff. They emerge confident, curious and well-adjusted, unscathed by the pressures of central London.

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Address

15 Manresa Road
London
SW3 6NB
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School data & information Francis Holland Preparatory School 15 Manresa Road, London, SW3 6NB
230 Pupil numbers

Mobile phone policy

Provided by the school and not part of our review

Girls are not permitted to bring mobile phones to school. If they need to contact their parents for any reason, they are able to call from the school office.

Updated Jun 2024

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Entry and exit data

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SEN overview

Francis Holland Preparatory School is a mainstream school. The school may provide support for students with special educational needs as detailed below. If you require more information on conditions the school can support, we encourage you to contact the school directly.

SEN statement

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As a school we really do not cater particularly for Special Needs Children - indeed one might struggle here. We have the occasional mild dyslexic but that is all but they do not get "special" treatment.

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