Francis Holland Regent’s Park
Francis Holland School Regents Park
Org 1: HMC
Org 2: GSA
Ivor Place, London, NW1 6XR
Telephone: +44 (0)20 7723 0176
Open events: https://fhs-nw1.openapply.com/events/new?only=Open+Day
Age Range: Senior to 18
Day or Boarding: Day, Day Only
Gender: Girls
Exams offered: A Level, Extended Project Qualification (EPQ), GCSE
Scholarships Tick: Academic, Art, Music, Sport
Bursaries and discounts: New entrant bursary, Existing pupil bursary/hardship award, Clergy discount
Francis Holland Regent's Park is committed to widening access to the local and wider community. The level of assistance provided will depend on individual circumstances, which will be reviewed annually. The number of bursaries awarded each year is at the discretion of the Governors and may vary.
Our decisions about the award of bursaries take account of a number of factors, including:
•The ability of the girl and her fit with the school
•The overall financial circumstances of the fee payers, both income and assets
•The family circumstances of the applicant
•The financial position of the Trust.
Bursaries / Discounts: New entrant bursary, existing pupil bursary/hardship award, clergy discount
Scholarships offered: Academic, Art, Music, Sport
We award scholarships in recognition of excellent achievement in particular disciplines and we aim to provide opportunities for enrichment to those who hold such awards, in addition to the fee discount referred to below.
•Year 7: 11+ Academic, Art and Music Scholarships are available to the value of 5% of fees.
•Sixth Form: Art, Music, Sports and Subject Scholarships to the value of 10% of fees.
Fee remission
•Remission on a third of the fees for daughters of the clergy.
•Bursaries are awarded according to financial circumstance.
Founded in 1878, Francis Holland Regent’s Park is an independent day school for girls. There are currently 550 pupils, and entry by examination and interview is normally at 11+, with a number joining at 16+ for the Sixth Form. The School is affiliated to the Church of England, but girls of all Christian denominations and other faiths are welcomed. The School is part of the London 11+ Consortium, an association of 14 independent London day schools for girls, operating one entrance exam across the group.
Curriculum and aims. Pupils are prepared for GCSE, A levels, and for admission to prestigious universities and future pathways both in the UK and overseas, including Oxbridge, Imperial, medical and veterinary schools. Full use is made of our central London location, with regular visits to museums, theatres and galleries. Co-curricular opportunities are vast, with over 90 clubs and societies available, including fencing, esports, Speech and Drama, kickboxing, Mandarin Chinese, cookery, street dance, yoga and cheerleading. For the first five years, to GCSE, girls follow a broad curriculum and normally take between 9 and 11 GCSE subjects. Careers advice begins early on thanks to an impressive Futures programme, and all pupils receive individual guidance through to the Sixth Form. Sixth Formers can study three subjects or four subjects plus an elective. Some of these additional courses lead to a qualification and all of them are designed both to extend and to enrich learning. All Sixth Formers have the opportunity to take an Extended Project Qualification.
Physical Education. Sport predominantly takes place on our doorstep in Regent’s Park, or a short distance away at Paddington Recreation Ground with netball, hockey, cricket and tennis being the main options. Pupils also have the opportunity to partake in gymnastics, athletics, football and swimming, which takes place in the onsite swimming pool. The Sixth Form have a choice of additional activities including spinning, Judo, pilates, and strength and conditioning.
Scholarships and bursaries. Francis Holland Regent's Park is committed to widening access to the local and wider community. Bursary awards up to 100% fees are typically offered at Year 7, and on entry to the Sixth Form, and are reviewed annually. The number of bursaries awarded each year is at the discretion of the Governors and may vary.
There are the following competitive awards each year:
•11+ Academic, Music, and Art scholarships are available to the value of 5% of fees.
•Sixth Form: Academic scholarships (internal and external) up to the value of 10% of fees; Music, Art and Sport scholarships up to the value of 10% of fees.
•Remission of a third of the fees is available to places offered to daughters of the clergy.
Fees per term (from January 2025). £10,338, incl. VAT.
Situation. The School is situated across four buildings on Ivor Place and Linhope Street, just outside Regent’s Park, and three minutes from Baker Street and Marylebone stations. Numerous bus routes also serve the school.
Charitable status. The Francis Holland (Church of England) Schools Trust Limited is a Registered Charity, number 312745. It exists to provide high quality education for girls.
Governors & Staff:
Patron: The Right Revd and Right Hon The Lord Bishop of London
Council of Governors:
Chair: Patrick Sherrington, LLB, LLM, FCI, Arb
Vice Chair: Mr A Fincham, MA
Mr S Andrews
Mrs F Angel, BA, PGCE
Dr F Baawuah, MB, ChB, MRCGP, MRCP
Dr C Barker, MA, BM, BCh, MRCPCH, PhD
Mr M Cuthbert, MBA, BSc, FRICS
Mr O Davis, MA
Ms N de Renzo, ACA
Miss N du Preez, MA, BSc
Mr David Faber, BA, MA
Prof C Gwenlan, MSci, PhD
Dr S Hay, MA, PhD
Mr O Purcell, BA, PGDip
Ms E Regina, MSc, Arch ARB RIBA
Mrs K von Malaisé, MA Hons, MA
Revd Dr A Walker, PhD, MA, BA
Ms J Woodham-Smith, MA
Bursar: Mr G Wilmot, BA, ACA
Clerk to the Governors: Mrs C Shaw, MA, DPS
Senior Leadership Team:
Head: Mrs K Woodcock, BA Bristol, PGCE
Senior Deputy Head: Ms A Slocombe, MA Cantab
Academic Deputy Head: Dr P Purvis, BMus, MMus, PhD Lancaster, PGCE, FRSA, FCCT
Pastoral Deputy Head: Miss C Mahieu, BEd Sydney, Australia (DSL)
Assistant Head (Co-curricular & Operations): Ms S Hack, BA Portsmouth, FRGS
Assistant Head (Teaching & Learning): Ms E Chapman, BA Newcastle; MA King’s College
Assistant Head (Sixth Form): Mr N Gridelli, BA Bologna Italy, MA UCL (DDSL)