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.
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.