St Francis College
School summary
A small girls' school in Letchworth Garden City, St Francis College educates around 287 pupils from age 3 through to 19, with boarding available alongside day places. Its compact size means a sixth form of 61 students and a Christian ethos that runs through school life. The Independent Schools Inspectorate rated the school good across its inspection, with personal development also judged good and all compliance standards met. Led by Head Mrs Julia Spence, it offers an unbroken route from the early years to the end of sixth form on one site.
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Inspection reports
- ISI rating
- good
- ISI personal development
- good
- Last inspected
- 19 March 2024
Teaching & academics
Girls work towards GCSEs and then A-levels, with the Extended Project Qualification offered as a way to develop independent research in the sixth form. The good ISI judgement points to sound, dependable teaching rather than a high-pressure environment. With only 61 sixth-formers, senior classes are likely to be small and personal.
Head · Mrs Julia Spence
Sixth form
- Sixth-form pupils
- 61
Qualifications offered
School life & ethos
- Religious character
- Christian
- Boarding
- Yes
Fees & bursaries
- Day fees (per year)
- £11,826 - £19,608
- Boarding fees (per year)
- £30,870 - £37,326
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A small, all-through girls' school for families who want continuity from nursery to sixth form, with day and boarding options in Hertfordshire.
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Compiled from public data. Last checked 5 June 2026.