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St Helen's School

Eastbury Road, Northwood, Middlesex, London, England HA6 3AS

Private School (Fee Paying) Girls 3 - 18 Years Day

St Helen’s is a leading independent day school for girls aged 3-18 and is a member of the Girls’ Schools Association. Our spacious and beautiful 21-acre site is conveniently located in the heart of Northwood in North London, approximately 30 minutes...

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Word From The Head

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Alice Lucas


The girls are at the heart of all that we do here at St Helen’s. Every girl is valued and known, and able to enjoy the warm and lively atmosphere that makes this school such an exciting place to learn. Our students become the best version of themselves: happy, healthy and active; creative and flexible thinkers; caring, responsible and thoughtful young people.

We pride ourselves on exceptional teaching by specialists who are experts in how girls learn and develop. Exam results that will open doors to the ambitious university courses and careers that our students set their hearts on are an important part of the St Helen’s story. Just as important is that from the girl in nursery coming to ‘big’ school for the first time to the Year 7 girl about to become a teenager, everyone is encouraged to find out more, to work things out for herself, and to love learning. By taking risks and developing their imagination, the girls here learn to know and understand what they care about and have the confidence to go out into the world and live the lives they want to lead.

What happens outside the classroom is just as important. Our co-curricular programme means that each girl can discover her talents and her passions whilst having fun and finding out a lot about herself. Our pastoral care means that she will always have somewhere and someone to turn to – we understand that growing up can sometimes be confusing and when a sympathetic ear will make all the difference. That’s why girls leave St Helen’s with a calm inner confidence and also a sense of when others need an encouraging word – we are very proud of the kind-hearted and compassionate approach that is at the heart of our school life.

Our website will give you an introduction to what St Helen’s is about, but please do come and visit too so you can experience the School first hand and hear from the girls themselves what makes it so special.

I look forward to welcoming you to St Helen’s.

MRS ALICE LUCAS, HEADMISTRESS

Open Days, Visits & Events

28-09-2023 - Sixth Form Subject Fair

6.15PM – 8.00PM

Attend our Into the Sixth Subject Fair and discover why our Sixth Form offers an innovative and exciting learning experience and how our vibrant and tailored Futures Programme empowers students to realise their aspirations as they prepare for life beyond school.

Speeches from Mrs Alice Lucas, Head, and Mrs Rachel Williams, Assistant-Head, Sixth Form at 6.30pm
Meet with Senior Staff and Heads of Department
Take a guided tour with our Sixth Formers and Prefects
Visit our exceptional facilities and our purpose-built Sixth Form building

31-10-2023 - Prep School In Action

9.00AM – 12.30PM

Experience first-hand our Prep School during a working open morning.

Tour bookings at 9.00am, 10.00am and 11am
Meet with Miss Rebecca Workman, Head of Prep School, Senior Staff and our Admissions team.
Take a guided tour with our pupils who will share their experiences and insights of Prep School.
Visit our state-of-the-art facilities

31-10-2023 - Senior School In Action

9.00AM – 12.30PM

Join us at our Senior School in Action Open Morning.

Tour bookings at 9.00am, 10.00am and 11am
Meet with Mrs Alice Lucas, Head, Senior Staff and our Admissions team.
Take a guided tour with our students who will share their experiences of life in Senior School.
Visit our 21 acre open green space and state-of-the-art facilities

What We Offer

  • A Level - Advanced Level Examinations
  • GCSE - General Certificate of Secondary Education
  • IGCSE - International General Certificate of Secondary Education
  • LAMDA - London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art
  • Business studies
  • Classics
  • Design Technology
  • Drama/Theatre
  • Economics
  • Government/Politics
  • ICT
  • Philosophy/Ethics
  • Psychology
  • Ancient Greek
  • Chinese - Mandarin
  • French
  • German
  • Italian
  • Japanese
  • Latin
  • Russian
  • Spanish
  • Athletics
  • Badminton
  • Cross-Country
  • Fitness Training
  • Golf
  • Gymnastics
  • Lacrosse
  • Netball
  • Rounders
  • Rugby
  • Squash
  • Swimming
  • Tennis
  • Volleyball
  • Adventure Training
  • Ballet
  • Cadets
  • Chess
  • Dance
  • Drama
  • Duke of Edinburgh
  • First Aid/Life Savers
  • Language Club
  • Public Speaking
  • Rainbows
  • Skiing
  • Young Enterprise
  • Hearing Impairment (HI)
  • Dyslexia or Specific Learning Difficulties (SpLD)
  • Epilepsy
  • Aspergers Syndrome (AS)
  • Autistic Spectrum of Disorder (ASD)
  • Delicate/Medical Conditions
  • After School Club
  • Armed Forces Children
  • Before School Club
  • Diplomatic Children
  • Expatriate Children
  • Gifted Children
  • International Students
  • School Bus Service
  • Special Diets

Admissions

  • Entry test or exam
  • Interview
  • Report from previous school
  • Drama
  • Academic
  • Armed forces discounts or bursaries
  • Music
  • Financial Assistance
  • Sixth Form
  • All denominations welcome
  • Christian
  • English

    Age Range & Fees

    Age Range3 to 18
    Annual Day Fees *£17187 to £21468
    Annual Weekly Boarding Fees *£0 to £0
    Annual Full Boarding Fees *£0 to £0
    * Currency: GB Pound

    Number Of Pupils

    0Day1154
    0Full Boarding0
    0Weekly Boarding0
    0Total1154
    Boys Girls

    Number Of Staff

    Full-time: 171
    Part-time: 107

    % Pupils Gaining
    GCSE/IGCSE Passes 5 - 9

    % Pupils Gaining
    A Level Grades A – C

    % Pupils Going
    To University

    School Reviews

    Libby, Head Girl 2022-23


    At St Helen's, girls discover new and exciting ideas, and find out what truly drives them.  

    Veronika, Parent


    Disabled kids do not normally get to experience a holiday on their own-independence. PHAB week is amazing just for that reason alone. WHat you do is pure magic for disabled kids but also a well needed and hugely appreciated break for their families.