The three Francis Holland Schools are aligned by an overarching shared purpose:
- Develop Francis Holland as a recognised leading centre of excellence in teaching and learning, pastoral provision and physical and mental well-being.
- Recruit and retain outstanding staff, striving to be a lead employer in London schools.
- Provide excellent professional development for all staff both within each school and across the Trust.
- Promote resilience and perseverance; the ability to learn and move on from failure; nurture self-identity, self-confidence building leadership skills for the world of tomorrow.
- Foster a life-long love of learning, equipping girls with the curiosity and confidence to thrive in and beyond school.
- Equip girls with a strong moral compass rooted in compassion, empathy, and kindness.
- Nurture and develop skills for the future, with a focus on creativity, creative thinking and being bold.
- Inspire innovation and enterprise within our community and our curriculum, enabling girls to problem solve along the way.
- Continue to promote the arts throughout the curriculum and co-curriculum.
- Maintain ethical and responsible financial management to ensure long term sustainability.
- Explore opportunities to develop the Francis Holland family, including taking what is special about Francis Holland to other parts of the world.
- Commit to reducing our carbon footprint and impact on the environment.
- Establish an outstanding reputation for Francis Holland Prep in the London market.
- Nurture a diverse and inclusive school community, underpinned by a deep sense of belonging and our Christian ethos.
- Strengthen alumnae networks to maximise opportunities to connect and inspire future generations of Francis Holland girls.
- Prioritise the development of strong partnerships within our wider local community, fostering a strong culture of service and philanthropy.
- To build further on our bursary provision creating greater opportunities to bring a Francis Holland education to those otherwise unable to afford it.
One of Francis Holland’s key objectives is to offer a first-class education to children whose families would not otherwise be able to afford it. We are delighted that our Bursary scheme has enabled so many girls to benefit from a Francis Holland education, despite their financial circumstances.
Financial assistance is available on entry to the School, typically at Year 7 and into the 6th Form, to enable access to a Francis Holland education to talented pupils from families who are not able to afford full fees. Applications for financial support should be submitted on registration. These are currently reviewed by external agents, Bursary Administration Limited (BAL), and ratified by the Bursary, the Head and by the Chair of Finance and Estates Committee.
Decisions about the award of bursaries take account of a number of factors, including:
- The individual talents and ability of the girl
- The overall financial circumstances of the fee payers, both income and assets
- The family circumstances of the applicant
- The financial position of the Trust
The level of financial support available will require a full assessment of the financial position of the family, including income, expenditure, assets and liabilities. Circumstances vary, so it is not possible to give precise guidance as to levels of support available. However, it is probable that a family with income of less than £40,000 and net assets of less than £50,000 will be deemed eligible for 100% support, subject to other criteria. Similarly, a family with income in excess of £100,000 and net assets in excess of £100,000 may not be deemed eligible for any support. It should be noted that, typically, family homes are not taken into consideration in assessing net assets, though this may not apply in the case of significantly large or valuable homes.
The level of support is reassessed annually as family circumstances may change. Once awarded, support is available for school fees and certain other costs of attending the school, deemed essential for the pupil’s education. Remission on a third of the fees is automatically available to places offered to daughters of the clergy.
Francis Holland is also part of the London Fee Assistance Consortium, along with a number of other independent schools, full details can be found here.
For further information and help with individual queries please do not hesitate to contact The Bursary via email (parentqueries@fhst.org.uk).