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Francis Holland School

Francis Holland Regent’s Park is a London 11+ Consortium member. For September 2027 Year 7 entry, candidates sit one 100-minute online consortium assessment, then have an individual school interview; the school also requests a reference. Registration closes 6 November 2026.

Independent school · London, Westminster

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Meet the school

At a glance

Facts checked

School type
Independent school
Department for Education
Location
London, Westminster
Department for Education
Registered ages
10–19
Department for Education

Clarence Gate, Ivor Place, London, NW1 6XR

Plan your approach

Year 7 entry

For September 2027 entry

Francis Holland Regent’s Park’s September 2027 Year 7 process uses the London 11+ Consortium’s single 100-minute online assessment. The school’s assessment date is 27 November 2026; it interviews every candidate on 4 January 2027 and requests a current-school reference. Registration closes 6 November 2026; offers are due 12 February and acceptance is due by noon on 3 March 2027.

Assessment
London 11+ Consortium

What the assessment covers

  • Mathematics
  • Non verbal reasoning
  • English comprehension
  • Verbal reasoning
  • Problem solving
  • Creative comprehension

Families apply to each school separately; interview arrangements vary by school.

St James Senior Girls’ School appears in an older 2026 handbook but is absent from the consortium’s current 2027 member list.

Explore this shared admissions route →

The admissions process

  • Francis Holland Regent’s Park assessment date: 27 November 2026.
  • Every candidate is interviewed on 4 January 2027; the school requests a current-school reference.
  • Registration deadline 6 November 2026; offers 12 February; acceptance deadline noon 3 March 2027.

Read the official details: Admissions information from Francis Holland Regent’s Park

Go to the source

Official links for your shortlist

Use the school’s current admissions information to check which sample papers or familiarisation materials apply to your child’s entry year.

From subjects to skills

Turn the assessment subjects into a practice plan.

Start with these core skills from the published subject list. Pair the official assessment material with regular Plusling practice.

Maths

A useful place to start

Ask your child to explain their method, estimate the answer and check the final calculation. Notice which step needs more practice.

Build on it with Plusling

Use Plusling’s original maths questions and worked explanations to make those next practice sessions count.

Start the 5-question maths quiz
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Non-verbal reasoning

A useful place to start

Look for changes in shape, position, shading and direction. Work out one rule at a time before checking it against the choices.

Build on it with Plusling

Give visual reasoning another go in Plusling, with original puzzles and explanations your child can return to.

Start the 5-question non-verbal reasoning quiz
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English

A useful place to start

Read a short passage together. Ask your child to find evidence for an answer and explain unfamiliar words in context.

Build on it with Plusling

Build on that reading with Plusling’s English questions and explanations, then choose a topic to practise again.

Start the 5-question English quiz
Read the subject guide →

Verbal reasoning

A useful place to start

Talk through word relationships, letter patterns and codes. Encourage your child to explain the rule before choosing an answer.

Build on it with Plusling

Explore words and logic with Plusling’s verbal reasoning quizzes, with feedback that helps the next attempt feel clearer.

Start the 5-question verbal reasoning quiz
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Print, practise, build confidence

Printable practice for these subjects

Original Plusling papers with space to work and separate answers and explanations.

These are Plusling skills practice, not official school or test papers.

Keep the practical steps clear

Your application starting points

Use the official links on this page to answer these questions for your child’s entry year.

  1. Check the entry point and eligibility

    Confirm the year group, age requirements and any conditions that apply to your child.

  2. Put the right dates in your diary

    Note any published registration, assessment, application and offer-response dates that apply to your child’s route. They may be separate steps.

  3. Check the assessment guidance

    If an assessment applies, look for official examples, question formats, timings and answer instructions to help plan your child’s preparation.

  4. Check fees and financial support

    Look at fees, bursaries and scholarships, including any separate forms, evidence and deadlines.

Open the official admissions links →

Picture your child’s everyday life here.

An open day is a chance to look beyond the exam. Useful questions to take with you:

  • How do you help new pupils settle in and make friends?
  • Who can a child turn to when they feel worried or stuck?
  • How do you help pupils recover from a setback and discover their strengths?
Explore the school’s website ↗

Know where to focus

Give their preparation a clear direction.

See the topics your child has practised, revisit questions that need another look and choose a focus for the next session. Plusling helps you put your time where it can be useful.

  • Topic summaries and practice history
  • Choose topics in Focus Practice
  • Progress to discuss with the adults helping them
Plusling practice history, questions to revisit and suggested topics on a laptop.

Their next step starts here

Give their 11+ preparation a confident start.

Try Plusling together. Five free questions, useful feedback and a first look at a friendlier way to practise.

Admissions details to check

  • The consortium offers multiple assessment dates across member schools; Francis Holland Regent’s Park lists 27 November 2026 for its own assessment.
  • The consortium’s familiarisation materials explain the assessment style; they are not a prediction of the live questions.

Plusling’s guide to Francis Holland School is independently written. The school and its admissions authority publish the official arrangements.

Contains government school-register data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Primary sources

  1. Francis Holland School: school details Department for Education
  2. Joining Senior School (11+) at Francis Holland Regent’s Park Francis Holland Regent’s Park
  3. The London 11+ Consortium: 2027 entry information The London 11+ Consortium
  4. London 11+ Consortium official familiarisation Quest Assessments
  5. 11+ London Consortium Exam for 2027 Entry: Detailed Information Francis Holland Regent’s Park