2025 A-level results: 64% A*–A grades, 95% A*–C, and a 100% overall pass rate.
Catholic girls' independent school in Letchworth, Hertfordshire
Why this school
2025 A-level results: 64% A*–A grades, 95% A*–C, and a 100% overall pass rate.
The on-campus theatre seats 330 and was built in 1924 to West End production standards.
Primary day fees start at £5,103 per term for Reception to Year 2 (2026/27, VAT-inclusive).
St. Francis’ College is a Catholic independent school for girls aged 3 to 18, set on a seven-acre campus in Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire. The school was established in 1933 and holds accreditation from the BSA, GSA, ISA, and AEGIS, taking pupils from Reception through to the upper sixth. The Catholic ethos shapes pastoral life from the earliest years. The College operates primarily as a day school, with boarding available from Year 6 onwards. Weekly and full boarding sit alongside the day population, giving families genuine flexibility. Letchworth Garden City has direct rail access to London King’s Cross in around 35 minutes.
Teaching runs from Reception through to Year 13, covering GCSE and A-level programmes. A-level results in 2025 were strong across all entries. At GCSE, pupils follow the standard range of English National Curriculum subjects before moving to A-level choices in the sixth form. The school does not offer the IB (International Baccalaureate) Diploma. The curriculum across both stages covers a full subject range rather than pushing early specialisation.
The sixth form covers Years 12 and 13. A-levels are the principal qualification. The Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) is available alongside them as a structured piece of independent research that supports UCAS applications. Day fees for sixth formers are £8,268 per term (2026/27, VAT-inclusive); full boarding is £16,047 per term.
A-Level results
64% A*-A (2025)
Most pupils attend as day girls, Monday to Friday. The Catholic chaplaincy is integrated into the pastoral structure through assemblies and liturgical events throughout the year. Pastoral care runs through vertical house groups, with form tutors holding day-to-day responsibility for pupil welfare. For families who need residential provision, boarding from Year 6 is available: weekly boarding for senior pupils is £13,108 per term, and full boarding is £16,047 per term (2026/27, VAT-inclusive).
Performing arts has a dedicated on-campus theatre used for productions across all age groups, with performance and technical roles open to pupils. Sport includes curriculum and competitive swimming in an indoor 20-metre heated pool. Music and drama run as timetabled subjects and as extra-curricular activities. GSA (Girls’ Schools Association) and ISA (Independent Schools Association) membership gives pupils access to inter-school competitions and arts events across the independent sector.
The seven-acre Letchworth campus includes specialist science laboratories and dedicated arts and music spaces alongside the main teaching buildings. The indoor 20-metre heated pool serves curriculum PE, house competitions, and after-school clubs. The on-campus theatre is available for productions, rehearsals, and performance-based classes throughout the year. Day pupils have access to all facilities during the school day and through scheduled extra-curricular sessions.
Annual tuition
£46,734 per year · full boarding · Senior · Years 7-13
Other tier breakdowns shown below.
| Stage | Year groups | Type | Audience | Fee / year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-Prep | Reception-Y2 | Day | — | £14,622 |
| Prep | Years 3-6 | Day | — | £18,969 |
| Prep | Year 6 | Weekly boarding | — | £32,667 |
| Prep | Year 6 | Full boarding | — | £40,983 |
| Senior | Years 7-13 | Day | — | £24,720 |
| Senior | Years 7-13 | Weekly boarding | — | £38,418 |
| Senior | Years 7-13 | Full boarding | — | £46,734 |
Additional fees
Deposit
£4,500
Registration
£100
EAL / year
£3,840
The school is in Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire. Luton Airport is approximately 13 miles away. London King's Cross is reachable in around 35 minutes by direct train from Letchworth Garden City station.
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Fees for the 2026/27 academic year are published per term and are inclusive of VAT. Senior day fees (Years 7 to 13) are £8,268 per term. Weekly boarding costs £13,108 per term and full boarding costs £16,047 per term. Primary fees (Reception to Year 2) are £5,103 per term, and Prep fees (Years 3 to 6) are £6,622 per term.
Yes. Boarding is available from Year 6 onwards, with weekly and full boarding options on the seven-acre Letchworth campus. Weekly boarding for senior pupils costs £13,108 per term; full boarding costs £16,047 per term (2026/27, VAT-inclusive). The majority of pupils attend as day girls.
The school offers GCSEs in Years 9 to 11 and A-levels in the sixth form (Years 12 and 13). The Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) is available alongside A-levels. The school does not offer the IB (International Baccalaureate) Diploma. In 2025, 64% of A-level grades were A* or A, 95% were A* to C, and the school recorded a 100% overall pass rate.
Yes. St. Francis’ College is a Catholic independent school. The Catholic chaplaincy operates throughout the school, with assemblies and liturgical events forming part of the pastoral calendar across all year groups.
A registration fee of £100 is required to apply. On accepting a place, a deposit of £4,500 is payable. Families should contact the school’s admissions office directly for entry requirements by year group and for details of the assessment process.
The school is accredited by the BSA (Boarding Schools’ Association), the GSA (Girls’ Schools Association), the ISA (Independent Schools Association), and AEGIS (Association for the Education and Guardianship of International Students). These memberships cover standards across day provision, boarding welfare, and the care of international pupils.
The school has a 330-seat on-campus theatre built in 1924 to West End production standards, used for productions across all age groups. There is also an indoor 20-metre heated swimming pool supporting curriculum PE and competitive swimming. Music and drama run as both timetabled subjects and extra-curricular activities.
The school is in Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire, on a seven-acre campus. Luton Airport is approximately 13 miles away. London King’s Cross is reachable in around 35 minutes by direct train from Letchworth Garden City station.
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