Francis Holland Schools Trust
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The Francis Holland Schools Trust is an educational charity that owns and operates three prestigious independent day schools for girls in central London. Founded in the late 19th century by Canon Francis Holland with a Church of England ethos, the Trust manages Francis Holland School (Regent's Park), Francis Holland School (Sloane Square), and the newly established Francis Holland Preparatory School (located in Chelsea). The Trust provides a shared governance and financial framework while allowing each school to maintain its distinct character and academic autonomy.
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Francis Holland (Regent's Park) is an independent day school for girls, established in 1878 and situated in central London, near Regent's Park. Operating from an urban setting, the school utilises Regent's Park and Paddington Recreation Ground for outdoor sports, in addition to on-site facilities that include a swimming pool. The school claims to focus on a holistic education, balancing academic ambition with pastoral care. Underpinned by a Christian ethos, it welcomes pupils of all faiths. A new Sixth Form Centre, Linhope House, opened in 2022.
Francis Holland Preparatory School is an independent day school for girls aged 4-11, located in Chelsea, Greater London. Situated in an iconic Victorian Grade II listed building at 15 Manresa Road, the site, formerly the Chelsea Library, combines heritage with modern learning spaces, including a spacious School Hall, specialist science lab, and outdoor play area. The school, which is a Church of England institution open to all faiths, claims to focus on providing a warm, inspiring environment that fosters care, confidence, and lifelong curiosity. It relocated to this site in September 2024 and plans for a capacity of 280 pupils by 2026.
Francis Holland School (Sloane Square) is an independent day school for girls aged 4-18, situated in central London near Sloane Square. With a Christian foundation, the school claims to foster values of love, humility, and compassion, aiming to empower girls as future leaders and innovators. The urban setting allows for engagement with local cultural institutions. It was named Sunday Times Independent Secondary School of the Year 2023.