Francis Holland School vs ICS London
A head-to-head comparison of two all-through schools in London, England, 562 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Francis Holland School
London · Independent all-through · Ages 10–19
546 students
ICS London
London · Independent all-through · Ages 3–19
139 students
| Measure | Francis Holland School London, London | ICS London London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 85 Top 25% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #88 of 640 | – |
| National rank | #436 of 4,090 | – |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | All-through | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 10–19 | Ages 3–19 |
| Students | 546 | 139 |
| Pupils on roll | 546 | 139 |
| Free school meals | – | – |
| Capacity filled | 91% | 36.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 51.2 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 95.1% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 95.1% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.01 | – |
| A level points per entry | 46.2 | – |
| town | London | London |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.fhs-nw1.org.uk | www.icslondon.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Francis Holland School is the larger school with 546 students compared with 139.
- •Francis Holland School is girls and ICS London is co-educational.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Francis Holland School better than ICS London?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Francis Holland School and ICS London?
About 562 m in a straight line, between London and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Francis Holland School: 546. ICS London: 139. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Francis Holland School and ICS London rank in London?
Francis Holland School is 88th of 640 and ICS London is unranked among all-through schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).