Francis Holland School弗朗西斯荷兰学校

About the school
Francis Holland School, Sloane Square is one of two girls' independent day schools in London that are jointly administered and governed by a charitable trust. The school was founded in 1881 by the Reverend Canon Francis Holland and moved to its present site in 1884. Pupils aged from 4 to 11 years attend the junior school and those aged between 11 and 18 years attend the senior school; both of which are located on the same site.

Since the previous inspection in May 2011 a new chair of governors, a new headmistress and a new head of the junior school have all been appointed, and the senior leadership team has been restructured and expanded. A learning support department has been established.

What the school seeks to do
The school aims to prepare girls for higher education and the adult world by providing a challenging and stimulating curriculum in a friendly, supportive and caring environment which values every individual and supports pupils' personal development within a Christian context. The objective is that pupils develop an enthusiasm for learning, self-confidence and resilience, respect for others, leadership skills and a responsible attitude towards the wider community.

About the pupils
Girls come primarily from families with professional and business backgrounds, and are from a variety of religious denominations and nationalities. Nationally standardised test data provided by the school indicate that the ability of the pupils on entry is above average in reception and the senior school, and broadly average on entry in the sixth form. The school has identified 88 pupils as having special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), which include dyslexia and some physical difficulties, of whom 52 receive additional specialist help.

Two pupils in the school have an education, health and care (EHC) plan. English is an additional
language (EAL) for 139 pupils, whose needs are supported by their classroom teachers.