Francis Holland School vs St. Thomas More Language College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 591 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
594 students
St. Thomas More Language College
London · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
489 students
| Measure | Francis Holland School London, London | St. Thomas More Language College London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 21 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #572 of 640 | #401 of 640 |
| National rank | #3477 of 4,090 | #2179 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | All-through | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 10–19 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 594 | 489 |
| Pupils on roll | 594 | 489 |
| Free school meals | – | 46.6% |
| Capacity filled | 76.2% | 81.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 12.5 | 45.9 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 0% | 46.7% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 0% | 64.8% |
| EBacc average points | 0.82 | 3.88 |
| A level points per entry | 48.8 | – |
| town | London | London |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.fhs-sw1.org.uk | www.stmlc.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St. Thomas More Language College scores higher on the Success Index (England) (45.8 vs 20.7).
- •Francis Holland School is the larger school with 594 students compared with 489.
- •Francis Holland School is a independent school while St. Thomas More Language College is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Francis Holland School is girls and St. Thomas More Language College 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 St. Thomas More Language College?
On the Success Index (England), St. Thomas More Language College ranks higher (45.8 vs 20.7 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 St. Thomas More Language College?
About 591 m in a straight line, between London and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Francis Holland School: 594. St. Thomas More Language College: 489. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Francis Holland School and St. Thomas More Language College rank in London?
Francis Holland School is 572nd of 640 and St. Thomas More Language College is 401st of 640 among all-through schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).