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Francis Holland Preparatory School Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Francis Holland Preparatory School is an other independent not applicable school in Kensington and Chelsea , serving pupils aged 4-12, with 222 pupils, and a capacity of 307 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby not applicable schools below.

4-12

Age range

222

Pupils

307

Capacity

72%

Fill rate

Francis Holland Preparatory School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Francis Holland Preparatory School?

The catchment area for Francis Holland Preparatory School is the geographic zone Kensington and Chelsea uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Kensington and Chelsea publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

The catchment area for Francis Holland Preparatory School is set by Kensington and Chelsea and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.

The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Kensington and Chelsea before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

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Francis Holland Preparatory School: 307 places, 72% filled: places available

Francis Holland Preparatory School has a published admission number of 307 places. 222 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 72%. At 72% full, the school currently has headroom below its 307 place limit. Catchment distance criteria still apply when the school is oversubscribed, but at current demand levels, places have been available for applicants outside the immediate catchment area.

To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.

Kensington and Chelsea publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. Find Kensington and Chelsea school admissions →

Francis Holland Preparatory School: School Information

Full address
15 Manresa Road, London, SW3 6NB
Local authority
Kensington and Chelsea
School type
Other independent school
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
4-12 years
Gender
Girls
Admissions policy
Non-selective
DfE URN
101163

Other Not applicable Schools in

If Francis Holland Preparatory School is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest not applicable schools by distance

These are the not applicable schools closest to Francis Holland Preparatory School by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.

Frequently Asked Questions: Francis Holland Preparatory School

What is the catchment area for Francis Holland Preparatory School?

The catchment area for Francis Holland Preparatory School is the geographic zone Kensington and Chelsea uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Kensington and Chelsea publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Francis Holland Preparatory School oversubscribed?

Francis Holland Preparatory School has a capacity of 307 places and currently has 222 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Kensington and Chelsea.

What is the admissions policy for Francis Holland Preparatory School?

Admission to Francis Holland Preparatory School is managed by Kensington and Chelsea. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.

What age range does Francis Holland Preparatory School cover?

Francis Holland Preparatory School is a not applicable school in Kensington and Chelsea, serving pupils aged 4-12. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

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