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Francis Holland School

Other independent school · London, NW1 6XR

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National ranking

A-level 2024/25

#129 of 2,536

Better than 94% of schools in England

Ranked by average points per A-level entry.

School facts

TypeOther independent school
Ages10 to 19
Pupils546
GenderGirls
Religious characterChurch of England
Head teacherMrs Katharine Woodcock
Local authorityWestminster
Opened01 Jan 1920
WebsiteVisit

Source: Get Information about Schools, URN 101158.

GCSE results

2025/26

GCSE and equivalent results at the end of year 11. Attainment 8 averages results across 8 subjects.

MeasureThis schoolWestminsterEngland
Attainment 8 scoreResults across 8 subjects, English and maths count twice. 50 is about a grade 5 average.59.152.446.2
Grade 4 or above in English and mathsGrade 4 is a standard pass.98.8%73.2%64.8%
Grade 5 or above in English and mathsGrade 5 is a strong pass.95%58.3%46.3%
Grade 7 or above in English and mathsGrade 7 is roughly an old A grade.67.5%20.4%14.2%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4, including English and maths93.8%69.4%60.2%
Pupils at the end of key stage 480--

Source: DfE, Key stage 4 performance, Academic year 2025/26, published 15 Oct 2026.

A-level results

2024/25

Results for students at the end of 16 to 18 study.

MeasureThis schoolWestminsterEngland
Average points per A-level entryA* is 60, A is 50, B is 40, C is 30, D is 20, E is 10.46.24, better than England, better than Westminster37.8835
Average A-level gradeA---
Average points, best three A-levels46.47, better than England, better than Westminster37.9335.78
Average grade, best three A-levelsA---
AAB or better33.3%, better than England, better than Westminster23.8%17.5%
A-level progress scoreCompared with students with similar GCSE results. 0 is average.0.26, better than England--
A-level progressAbove average, better than England--
Students at the end of 16 to 18 study71--
Average applied general gradeVocational qualifications, such as BTECs.z--

Source: DfE, 16 to 19 performance, Academic year 2024/25, published 23 Apr 2026.

Pupils

2025/26

Pupils at the January school census.

MeasureThis school
Total pupils546
Girls546
Boys0
SEN supportPupils with special educational needs who get extra help at school.174
EHC planEducation, health and care plan: a legal plan for pupils with more complex needs.0

Source: DfE, Schools, pupils and their characteristics and School capacity, Academic year 2025/26, published 04 Jun 2026.

Destinations after A-levels

2023/24

Where students went after 16 to 18 study, sustained for at least two terms.

MeasureThis school
Sustained destinationIn education, an apprenticeship or work for at least two terms.79.2%
Higher education62.5%
Employment14.6%
Apprenticeship2.1%
Not sustainedDid not stay in education, an apprenticeship or work for two terms.2.1%
Further education0%

Source: DfE, 16 to 18 destination measures, Academic year 2024/25, published 15 Oct 2026.

Nearby schools

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Schools near Francis Holland School
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.3 miPrimarySt Edward's Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school
Good
0.3 miNurseryPortman Early Childhood CentreLocal authority nursery school
Outstanding
0.3 miPrimarySt Mary's Bryanston Square CofE SchoolVoluntary aided school
Good
0.3 miPrimaryChrist Church Bentinck CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school
Outstanding
0.3 miNot applicableICS LondonOther independent school
Unrated
0.4 miSecondaryThe St Marylebone CofE SchoolAcademy converter
Outstanding
0.5 miAll-throughArk King Solomon AcademyAcademy sponsor led
Outstanding
0.5 miPrimaryGateway AcademyAcademy converter
Good
0.5 miNot applicableSylvia Young Theatre SchoolOther independent school
Unrated
0.5 miPrimarySt Vincent's Catholic Primary SchoolAcademy converter
Outstanding

Frequently asked questions about Francis Holland School

How does Francis Holland School rank in England?

Francis Holland School ranks 129 of 2,536 schools in England for A-level 2024/25 (better than 94% of schools).

What are Francis Holland School's A-level results?

In 2024/25, the average A-level grade at Francis Holland School was A-, and 33.3% of students got AAB or better (England 17.5%).

How many pupils attend Francis Holland School?

Francis Holland School has 546 pupils aged 10 to 19.

Does Francis Holland School have a sixth form?

Yes, Francis Holland School teaches students up to age 19.

Figures are the latest published by the Department for Education for each measure. Small numbers are suppressed by the publisher to protect pupils' privacy. Read how Area360 school ratings and rankings work.