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Francis Holland School Catchment Area

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

Francis Holland School is an other independent not applicable school in London, Westminster , serving pupils aged 11-19, with 603 pupils, and a capacity of 780 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby not applicable schools below.

11-19

Age range

603

Pupils

780

Capacity

77%

Fill rate

Francis Holland School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Francis Holland School?

The catchment area for Francis Holland School is the geographic zone Westminster 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, though entry first depends on passing the selective admissions test. Westminster publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Entry to Francis Holland School is selective, and applicants must pass the relevant admissions test. Among qualifying applicants, Westminster may use distance or catchment area as a tiebreaker when the school is oversubscribed. Check the admissions policy for how the selection and distance criteria interact.

The full admissions policy, including test registration dates, qualifying scores, and any distance criteria, is published by Westminster before each admissions cycle. Verify your child's eligibility and your home address directly with the council.

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Francis Holland School: 780 places, 77% filled: places available

Francis Holland School has a published admission number of 780 places. 603 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 77%. At 77% full, the school currently has headroom below its 780 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.

Westminster 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 Westminster school admissions →

Francis Holland School: School Information

Full address
39 Graham Terrace, London, SW1W 8JF
Local authority
Westminster
School type
Other independent school
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
11-19 years
Gender
Girls
Religious character
Church of England
Admissions policy
Selective
DfE URN
101161

Other Not applicable Schools in London

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

Other Church of England Schools in Westminster

Francis Holland School shares its religious character with these Church of England schools across Westminster. Faith criteria typically sit alongside catchment distance in each school's admissions policy.

Nearest not applicable schools by distance

These are the not applicable schools closest to Francis Holland 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 School

What is the catchment area for Francis Holland School?

The catchment area for Francis Holland School is the geographic zone Westminster 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, though entry first depends on passing the selective admissions test. Westminster publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Francis Holland School oversubscribed?

Francis Holland School has a capacity of 780 places and currently has 603 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Westminster.

What is the admissions policy for Francis Holland School?

Francis Holland School is a selective school: admission requires passing the relevant admissions test. Westminster publishes the full policy each year, including test dates, qualifying scores, and any distance tiebreaker.

What age range does Francis Holland School cover?

Francis Holland School is a not applicable school in London, Westminster, serving pupils aged 11-19. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

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