Address: St. Francis’ College, Broadway, Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire. SG8 8LR
Website: st-francis.herts.sch.uk
Founded: 1933
Number of Pupils: 350 girls only
Fees: From £4535 per term
Ages: 3–18
Head Teacher: Mrs Bronwen Goulding B.A. Hons, MA (Ed Mgmt), B.A. Hons, NPQH
Religious Affiliation: Christian Ethos
Entrance Procedure: Entry tests
Contact: Mrs Lisa Cogan, Admissions 01462 670511
Email: [email protected]
School Visits: Open days: Saturday 24th April 2021 and Friday 30th April 2021
The Curriculum
Broad, sympathetic to the students and challenging. Computer science and politics are new additions at A-level. A growing co-curricular programme with student leadership displayed through the organisation of many clubs.
Games & The Arts
Our philosophy is to encourage a participation in sport for healthy and active life. Core curriculum sports are netball, hockey, cricket and athletics. We also do swimming, gym and dance. We offer a wide range of extra curricular provision which includes football, tag rugby, ballet, table tennis, street dance, basketball and yoga. School Games Award 2019; Gold Artsmark Award 2019
Pastoral Care
At St. Francis College, we are passionate about the wellbeing of our pupils. Through our wellbeing committees, we fundamentally believe in the power of pupil voice. Our school council led by the sixth-form and student council with representatives from year seven to year 11 are fundamental in the design and implementation of new pastoral initiatives. In February we were successful in achieving a nationally recognised award, The Wellbeing Award for Schools; .
University Places
Students study a range of subjects at universities such as Cambridge, King’s College London, UCL, Exeter and others.
Head Teacher’s Philosophy
The girls in our care are nurtured to their full potential so that they discover who they are, what their strengths might be and how they can contribute to society without feeling they have to conform to a stereotype. They are well rounded individuals with self confidence and compassionate.
Outstanding Characteristics
- Excellent academic results
- Holistic approach to education
- Sense of community and purpose
- Caring and nurturing environment
- Individualised approach
- Leafy, spacious location next to town and station
