St Francis College
Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire, East of England · SG6 3PJ
A small independent girls' school in Letchworth Garden City, St Francis College takes pupils from age three through to nineteen, with boarding available alongside day places. With 287 girls on roll, including 61 in the sixth form, it offers an intimate setting where individual pupils are unlikely to disappear into the crowd. The school holds a Christian character and was judged good across the board by the Independent Schools Inspectorate, which also rated personal development as good and confirmed all compliance standards were met. Led by Head Mrs Julia Spence, it suits families seeking a close-knit, all-through education for their daughters.
287
Pupils
good
ISI
£19,608
Day fees / yr
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- Gender
- Girls
- Type
- independent (fee-paying) school
- Age range
- 3-19
- Pupils
- 287
- Location
- Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire, East of England
- Website
- www.st-francis.herts.sch.uk
- Telephone
- 01462 670511
Entrance & admissions
- Entry age
- 11
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Headteacher
Head Mrs Julia Spence
Latest results
Attainment 8
56.9
National average 46.9
GCSE grade 5+ (English & Maths)
68%
National average 47%
Teaching & academics
Results sit comfortably above national benchmarks: the Attainment 8 score of 56.9 outpaces the national average of 46.9, and 68% of girls secure grade 5 or above in English and Maths against a national figure of 47%. The curriculum runs from GCSE through to A-level, with the option of an Extended Project Qualification for those wanting to stretch their independent research skills. This is a school where strong outcomes are achieved within a deliberately small year-group structure.
Sixth form
- Sixth-form pupils
- 61
Qualifications offered
Ethos & heritage
- Religious character
- Christian
- Boarding
- Yes
Money matters
- Day fees (per year)
- £11,826 - £19,608
- Boarding fees (per year)
- £30,870 - £37,326
Inspection reports
- ISI rating
- good
- ISI personal development
- good
- Last inspected
- 19 March 2024
The last word
A compact, all-through girls' school with boarding and results that consistently beat the national average. Worth a close look for families who value a personal, faith-rooted environment over scale.
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St Francis College 11+: frequently asked questions
Where is St Francis College located?
St Francis College is located at Broadway, Letchworth Garden City, SG6 3PJ.
What type of school is St Francis College?
St Francis College is an independent (fee-paying) school in East of England.
How many pupils attend St Francis College?
St Francis College has approximately 287 pupils on roll.
What is St Francis College's inspection rating?
St Francis College is inspected by the ISI and was judged "good" at its inspection on 19 March 2024.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.