Westminster
Francis Holland School
Exceptional results, but a place depends on the entrance test rather than where you live — worth a look only if you are planning to sit it.
What the data says
Published data, read plainly. It tells you what to check next; it does not guarantee a place or replace your local authority’s admissions guidance.
Academic signal is not available for this school phase in our current dataset.
No Progress 8 data is available for this school in the years we hold.
Admissions realism depends on your home postcode and the school's published allocation data. Enter your postcode on this page to get a more specific assessment, and always verify the latest policy on the school's official admissions page.
This is a selective school. Admission usually requires passing an entrance test. Check the school's admissions policy for test registration deadlines.
This school has a Church of England religious character. Admissions may prioritise pupils who meet faith criteria. A Supplementary Information Form (SIF) may be required.
Watch-outs
- Selective admissions: an entrance test (usually the 11+ or equivalent) is required. Check registration and test dates well in advance.
- Faith admissions criteria apply (Church of England). A Supplementary Information Form may be required. Evidence of faith practice may be needed.
What to do next
- Verify the school's official admissions policy
- Check entrance test registration dates
- Download and review the Supplementary Information Form
- Book an open day or school visit
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Admissions and catchment
Independent schools run their own admissions outside the council process, so there is no catchment area or last offer distance to compare against. Registration and assessment dates are on the school’s website.
Performance over time
Attainment 8 over time
University destinations
The Department for Education does not publish Oxbridge, Russell Group or top-third university destinations for independent schools.
Entry, tests and fees
Entrance test
Assessment Date: Wednesday 4th November 2026
Source · checked 28 September 2026
Tuesday 1st December 2026 11+ Interview Date for all candidates:
Source · checked 28 September 2026
Art Scholarship Assessment Day: Tuesday 12th January 2027
Source · checked 28 September 2026
Sport Scholarship Assessment Day: Thursday 14th January 2027
Source · checked 28 September 2026
Offer Date for 11+ Entry in 2027: Friday 12th February 2027
Source · checked 28 September 2026
Deadline to accept 11+ Entry in 2027: Wednesday 3rd March 2027
Source · checked 28 September 2026
Fees
Year 7 to Year 13 – £11,058
Source · checked 28 September 2026
Bursaries and scholarships
Bursary awards are offered at Year 7 and on entry to the Sixth Form and are reviewed annually. Our decisions about the award of bursaries take account of a numb…
Source · checked 28 September 2026
Academic Scholarships cannot be applied for directly.
Source · checked 28 September 2026
Open events
11+ Open Evening – Wednesday 7th October 2026 – Last Remaining Spaces
Source · checked 28 September 2026
11+ Open Morning – Thursday 15th October 2026, 9am – Fully Booked
Source · checked 28 September 2026
Admissions
Copied from the school's and test organisers' own pages; check them before registering or applying.
Historical results
| Year | Pupils | Att8 | P8 | 5+ E&M | EBacc % | EBacc APS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/2025 | 103 | 12.5 | — | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.8 |
| 2023/2024 | 79 | 12.6 | — | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.6 |
| 2022/2023 | 79 | 14.5 | — | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.7 |
| 2021/2022 | 74 | 14.4 | — | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.8 |
Nearby and similar schools
Other secondary schools in Westminster for local comparison.
School information
| URN | 101161 |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Region | London |
| Phase | Not applicable |
| Type | Other independent school |
| Gender of entry | Girls |
| Age range | 11-19 |
| Headteacher | Headteacher Alexandra Haydon |
| Trust | — |
| Admissions | Selective |
| Religious character | Church of England |
| Postcode | SW1W 8JF |
| Latest pupils | 103 |
| FSM eligible | — |
Contact and identifiers
39 Graham Terrace, London, SW1W 8JF
www.fhs-sw1.org.uk2077302971| DfE number | 6046 |
| UKPRN | 10043881 |
| Opened | 1 Jan 1920 |
| GIAS updated | 10 Feb 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 10 Feb 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | 2024/2025 |
| Latest KS2 year | — |
| Ofsted published | — |