Francis Holland School vs The St Marylebone CofE School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 627 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
The St Marylebone CofE School
London · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,181 students
| Measure | Francis Holland School London, London | The St Marylebone CofE School London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 85 Top 25% | 83 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #88 of 640 | #111 of 640 |
| National rank | #436 of 4,090 | #519 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | All-through | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 10–19 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 546 | 1,181 |
| Pupils on roll | 546 | 1,181 |
| Free school meals | – | 26% |
| Capacity filled | 91% | 100.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 51.2 | 61.0 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 95.1% | 67.1% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 95.1% | 82.3% |
| EBacc average points | 3.01 | 5.43 |
| A level points per entry | 46.2 | 41.8 |
| town | London | London |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.fhs-nw1.org.uk | stmarylebone.school/ |
The verdict
- •Francis Holland School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (85.0 vs 82.7).
- •The St Marylebone CofE School is the larger school with 1,181 students compared with 546.
- •Francis Holland School is a independent school while The St Marylebone CofE School is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 The St Marylebone CofE School?
On the Success Index (England), Francis Holland School ranks higher (85.0 vs 82.7 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Francis Holland School and The St Marylebone CofE School?
About 627 m in a straight line, between London and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Francis Holland School: 546. The St Marylebone CofE School: 1,181. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Francis Holland School and The St Marylebone CofE School rank in London?
Francis Holland School is 88th of 640 and The St Marylebone CofE School is 111th of 640 among all-through schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).