Francis Holland Sloane Square is an independent all-girls’ day school between ages 11 -18, with Psalm 44 as their motto: ‘May our daughters become the cornerstones of the temple.’ In keeping with this, they aim to empower their students to ‘belong, believe in themselves, and become the young women they hope to be – inspired to dream fiercely and to move confidently into the world with purpose.’ The school has been recognised for its positive and safe pupil environment, with its most recent ISI Report (October 2024) noting that the school has ‘created a positive culture in which pupils feel safe and can thrive’ and ‘pupils’ self-awareness develops quickly, and they learn to show respect for each other and other cultures’.

There is a ‘thriving bursary programme’ (Good Schools’ Guide Review), typically at Year 7 and upon entering Sixth Form, and Scholarships in Academics, Art, Drama, Music, Sport, and Ballet – largely applicable to both 11+ and Sixth Form students. Admissions are academically selective, and entrance follows the London 11+ Consortium assessment, with subject specific exams preceding the offer of a Sixth Form place, and assessments preceding entry into the Prep School (4+), which moved to a new site a 15-minute walk down the King’s Road in the heart of Chelsea in September 2024. Some students’ requirements necessitate SEN support, which is provided. There is also a 6-person counselling team available in the school’s Wellbeing Suite, as well as ‘Kanga’, the school therapy dog.

The School does have an on-site netball/tennis court, but makes use of Battersea Park for most of their outdoor sports. Athletics takes place at the Millennium Arena, and Swimming uses the Queen Mother Sports Centre. They have a large and well-equipped gymnasium, and sports range from Running, Netball, and Football, to Horse-riding, Rowing, and Self-defence. The arts are also very well catered for, with girls enjoying Art, Dance, Drama and Music. Dance is very popular, and is managed by Chelsea Ballet Schools, achieving a 100% success rate in examinations; Drama in its turn provides 12 productions per year including an annual musical at a West End or other professional theatre.