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Francis Holland School 弗朗西斯荷兰学校

Francis Holland School/Sloane Square, 39 Graham Terrace, London SW1W 8JF
Tel: 020 7730 2971 Fax: 020 7823 4066

• GIRLS, 4–18, Day
• Pupils 480, Upper sixth 20
• Termly fees £2995–£3575
• GSA
• Enquiries/application to the Headmistress

What it’s like
The Francis Holland (Church of England) Schools Trust was founded in 1878. This school opened in 1881 in Eaton Terrace and transferred in 1884 to its present site, near Sloane Square in central London. It has close links with its sister school in Regent’s Park. The junior school shares the main site. It has handsome buildings which have been well-adapted to modern needs, most recently a large new building has provided a gym and facilities for science, ICT and art; a library has also been added and sixth-form accommodation refurbished. The school has recently completed a 7-year programme of expansion in the senior school. The teaching and examination results are very good. A strong local and family tradition prevails. Its position makes possible a wide use of London’s amenities for outings of all kinds. There is a strong music department and drama is very popular. Some sport and games take place on the school site, otherwise local sports centres and Battersea Park are used.

School profile

Pupils & entrance
Pupils: Total age range 4–18; 480 day girls. Senior department 11–18, 310 girls.
Entrance: Main entry ages 4, 11 and 16. London schools’ consortium entrance exam. For sixth-form entry, written test, interview and 6 GCSEs at least grade B (including sixth-form subjects). No special skills; C of E school but all denominations accepted. State school entry relatively small. 30% of senior intake from own junior school.

Scholarships, bursaries & extras 1–2 pa academic scholarships, value up to 50% fees, awarded at 11 and 16. A few bursaries available. Parents expected to buy textbooks.

Parents Drawn from a wide range of professions: medicine, law, banking, Church, academics, theatre etc.

Head & staff
Headmistress: Miss Stephanie Pattenden, appointed 1997. Educated at St Anne’s College, Sanderstead, and at Durham University (mathematics) and King’s College London (PGCE). Previously Deputy Head at South Hampstead High, Head of Maths and Sixth Form at Lady Eleanor Holles, Second Mistress at St Paul’s and taught at Harrow Girls’ Grammar School.
Teaching staff: 39 full time, 22 part time.

Exam results
GCSE: In 2003, 42 pupils in Year 11: 95% gained at least grade C in 8+ subjects. Average GCSE score 62 (65 over 5 years).
A-levels: 18 in upper sixth: Average final point score achieved by upper sixth formers 321.

University & college entrance 98% of sixth-form leavers go on to degree courses (50% after a gap year), 8% to Oxbridge. 10% take courses in medicine, dentistry & veterinary science, 15% in maths and science, 30% in language based courses, 10% in social sciences (including business studies), 35% in other arts courses. A few typically go on to art foundation courses.

Curriculum GCSE, AS and A-levels. 20 AS/A-level subjects (including history of art, economics, psychology, theatre studies).
Sixth form: Most sixth formers take 4 subjects at AS-level (usually a wide range), 3 at A-level; general studies is taught but not examined. Key skills not taught but monitored through sixth-form courses.
Vocational: Work experience undertaken (2 weeks after GCSEs).
Special provision: Time concessions requested for dyslexic girls in public exams.
Languages: French, German and Spanish offered to GCSE and A-level. Pupils arrange personal exchanges and go on language courses.
ICT: Taught both as a discrete subject (2 lessons/week in Years 7–11) and across the curriculum, eg data-logging. 60 computers for pupil use (8+ hours a day), all networked and with email and internet access.

The arts
Music: Over 70% of pupils learn a musical instrument; instrumental exams may be taken. Some 9 musical groups including orchestra, choirs, wind, string groups etc. GCSE and A-level taken.
Drama & dance: Both offered. LAMDA and ballet exams may be taken. Majority of pupils are involved in school productions and all in house/other productions.
Art & design: On average, 20 take GCSE, 6 A-level. Each year pupils go on to foundation courses and take degrees in art.

Sport & activities
Sport: Netball, hockey, tennis, swimming, gymnastics, athletics, volleyball compulsory. Seniors only: squash, rowing, karate, aerobics, fencing. BAGA exams may be taken.
Activities: Pupils take bronze Duke of Edinburgh’s Award. Community service optional (but most participate) for 3–5 years at age 14; visiting local old people is a widespread long-term commitment, including Harvest Festival and Christmas party. Pottery, sculpture, photography, drama, debating, gymnastics, chess.

School life
Uniform: School uniform worn except in sixth form.
Houses & prefects: Competitive houses. Head girl, head of house and house prefects, elected by school and staff. School Council.
Social: Organised trips abroad include skiing, history of art, language visits to France and Spain. Meals self-service. No tobacco or alcohol allowed.

Discipline Conduct marks for minor offences, detention for more serious ones. Suspension or expulsion in extreme cases.