St Francis College

Description

St Francis College is a private college for kids aged 3 to 18.

Facilities

  • Gymnasium
  • Theatre 
  • New purpose built teaching rooms.
  • Recreational and sporting facilities include a 20-metre, indoor heated swimming pool, tennis and netball courts, a sports field and adjacent grassed sports/playing area

Features

Things to note

All children attend weekly classes led by specialist teachers in Speech and Drama, Music, Swimming, PE and optional Ballet.

Extra Curricular

Please check the school website link for details.

Selection Criteria: Selective

Admission Details

Years 7 and 9: The examination consists of papers in English, Mathematics and Non Verbal Reasoning.There is also an interview with the Headmistress, Deputy Headmistress or Senior Teacher and a reference is requested from the girl's current school.Candidates who take the January Entrance Examination are automatically considered for an academic scholarship.

Sixth Form: Entry to the Sixth Form is dependent on GCSE or equivalent qualifications, and a reference from the current school. Students require 6 GCSE subjects at grade 6 or higher, with at least a grade 6 in each of your chosen A Level subjects. For some subjects a grade 7 at GCSE is required.  

Other Years: Examinations for entry into other years can be arranged at any time, provided places are available.

Fees

Fees from September 2022:   Per term £  
Senior day   6,400  
Senior boarding  12,060  
Senior weekly boarding (4 nights)   9,990  
Prep Reception to Y2   3,770  
Y3-Y6 day   4,890  
Y6 boarding   10,550  
Y6 weekly boarding   8,480  
Kindergarten - mornings only (no lunch)   1,740  
Kindergarten - 5 full days inc lunch   3,310  

Scholarships

Prep School Scholarships

  • Year 3 Entry: There are a limited number of financial awards available to girls entering Year 3, which are awarded on the basis of assessment tests taken on one day in the Spring Term. 
  • Year 5 Entry: Academic and Arts Scholarships (Dance, Drama, Music and/or Art) are available for entry into Year 5; these are open to both internal and external applicants.

Senior School Scholarships

  • Year 7 (Entrance at 11+): Academic Scholarships are awarded to the best candidates on the basis of performance in the College’s Entrance Examination. The value of scholarship award is either 10% or 20% and is open to both internal and external applicants.There are two Sports Scholarship awards and four Arts Scholarships (Art, Dance, Drama, Music) to the value of 10% each plus tuition in one or two disciplines taken in College. One additional award: The St Francis de Sales Award – is offered to the daughter or granddaughter of an Old Girl of the College.
  • Year 9 (Entrance at 13+): Academic Scholarships are awarded to the best candidates on the basis of performance in the College’s Entrance Examination with a value of either 10% or 20%. Two Sports Scholarships and two Arts Scholarships (Art, Dance, Drama, Music) are available at 10% each plus tuition in one or two disciplines taken in College.
  • Year 12 – Sixth Form (Entrance at 16+): A number of awards are available to students entering the College’s Sixth Form. Sports Scholarship awarded, value 10%. and two Arts Scholarships (Art, Dance, Drama, Music) available at 10% each plus tuition in one or two disciplines taken in College. Headmistress` Special Award is a discretionary Scholarship (not always awarded) for a girl who displays outstanding promise or contribution to College life.

Achievements

Please check the school website link for details.

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