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Lady Eleanor Holles School

Hampton, Richmond upon Thames, Greater London · TW12 3HF

Founded in 1710, Lady Eleanor Holles is an independent girls' school in Hampton with a Church of England character and a history stretching back over three centuries. Around 1,030 pupils are taught across the 7-18 age range, with a sixth form of 224. The Independent Schools Inspectorate rated the school 'excellent' for both education and personal development, and found it fully compliant with the standards. It is a school designed for academically able girls, with competitive 11+ entry into a medium-sized but well-established community.

1,030

Pupils

excellent

ISI

£29,859

Day fees / yr

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Overview & data

Gender: Girls
Type: independent (fee-paying) school
Age range: 7-18
Pupils: 1,030
Location: Hampton, Richmond upon Thames, Greater London
Website: www.lehs.org.uk
Telephone: 020 897 91601

Entrance & admissions

Entry age: 11

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Headteacher

Headmistress Rowena Cole

Latest results

Attainment 8

National average 46.9

GCSE grade 5+ (English & Maths)

National average 47%

GCSE grade 9-7

94%

A-level A*-A

77%

A-level A*-B

96%

Teaching & academics

Results at the top end are strong: 94% of GCSE grades fall in the 9-7 range, and at A-level 77% of entries reach A*-A with 96% at A*-B. Mathematics and the sciences are popular at both GCSE and A-level, alongside humanities such as History and English Literature, and the school offers the EPQ to extend independent study. A broad languages programme spans Spanish, Chinese, French and German. Around 13.5% of pupils receive SEN support.

Sixth form

Sixth-form pupils: 224

Popular A-level subjects

MathematicsBiologyPsychologyEnglish LiteratureHistoryChemistry

Qualifications offered

GCSEA-levelEPQ

Learning support & SEN

SEN support: 13.54%
EHC plans: 0%

Arts & extracurricular

Scholarships

AcademicMusicArtDramaSportRowingSTEM

Languages

SpanishChineseFrenchGerman

Popular GCSE subjects

MathematicsEnglishScienceBiologyChemistryPhysics

Beyond the classroom

Scholarships reach well beyond the academic, recognising Music, Art, Drama, Sport, Rowing and STEM, which signals real depth in the arts and on the water. Rowing in particular stands out as a distinctive strength.

Ethos & heritage

Founded: 1710
Religious character: C of E
Boarding: No

Mobile phone policy

Students in middle and upper school (years 7-11) must have their mobile phones locked in their Yondr pouch between 8.45am - 4pm

Money matters

Day fees (per year): £29,859

Around 65 pupils currently in receipt of bursaries

Inspection reports

ISI rating: excellent
ISI personal development: excellent
Last inspected: 29 April 2025

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The last word

A long-established girls' school with consistently high grades and an 'excellent' ISI judgement. Its bursary provision, currently supporting around 65 pupils, opens the door a little wider.

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