39 Graham Terrace, Belgravia, London SW1W 8JF
10 simple reasons to choose Francis Holland Junior School, Sloane Square
Independent prep school in Belgravia.
For pupils aged 4 to 11 years.
Girls' school.
Day school.
Religious character; Church of England.
Academically selective admissions policy.
Small school with an average of one class per year.
Junior division of Francis Holland School, an all-through school to age 18.
Francis Holland Junior School, Sloane Square fees range from £6,700 (Rec) to £7,380 per term (2021/22).
10 better reasons to choose Francis Holland Junior School, Sloane Square
Schoolsmith Score®; 79.
One of the best independent prep schools in Belgravia and one of the 4 best primary schools for 0.5 miles.
On average, 23.2 pupils per class and 9.3 pupils per teacher, from Year 1.
At the end of Year 6, 30%-40% of Junior School pupils move up to Francis Holland School, Sloane Square. Others move on in their ones and twos to other academically selective London day schools. Up to 20% of girls head to a boarding school.
School curriculum is based on the National Curriculum with some additions and variations. It also includes PSHE, reasoning, French, Latin. History, geography and science taught through topic work up to Year 2. Higher order thinking skills for older pupils promoted through philosophy, debating and current affairs. The school offers each pupil between 5 and 10 different extra-curricular academic activities or hobby clubs.
Specialist teachers for sport, music, and ballet from Reception, and for languages, art, science and computing from Year 3.
There are regular educational trips for all year groups, and visiting speakers. Residential trip in Year 6.
School offers PE and up to 10 seasonal sports. Representative teams in major sports from Year 3.
Art and music are taught as discrete curricular subjects to all pupils. Ballet is taught from Reception to Year 3. Drama is part of the co-curriculum. All pupils learn an instrument in class and the majority take extra-curricular instrument lessons from Year 3. Two choirs and some instrument ensembles. The school offers each pupil between 5 and 10 different extra-curricular creative and performing arts clubs.
School day is from 8.00am to 3.30pm. After school activities can extend the day to 4.30/5.00pm.
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State Primary Schools
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Chelsea (0.5 miles); St Peter's Eaton Square Church of England Primary School (0.5 miles); St Gabriel's Church of England Primary School (0.6 miles).
Independent Senior Schools
Francis Holland School, Sloane Square (0 miles); More House School (0.5 miles); Fairley House School, Seniors (1.5 miles).
State Senior Schools
Saint Thomas More Language College (0.5 miles); Pimlico Academy (1 mile); The Grey Coat Hospital (1.1 miles).