Francis Holland School vs Thomas's Battersea
A head-to-head comparison of two all-through schools in London, England, 5.7 km 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
Thomas's Battersea
London · Independent all-through · Ages 3–13
547 students
| Measure | Francis Holland School London, London | Thomas's Battersea 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 3–13 |
| Students | 546 | 547 |
| Pupils on roll | 546 | 547 |
| Free school meals | – | – |
| Capacity filled | 91% | 79.9% |
| 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.thomas-s.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Thomas's Battersea is the larger school with 547 students compared with 546.
- •Francis Holland School is girls and Thomas's Battersea 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 Thomas's Battersea?
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 Thomas's Battersea?
About 5.7 km in a straight line, between London and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Francis Holland School: 546. Thomas's Battersea: 547. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Francis Holland School and Thomas's Battersea rank in London?
Francis Holland School is 88th of 640 and Thomas's Battersea is unranked among all-through schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).