St Helen's School A GSG School
- St Helen's School
Eastbury Road
Northwood
HA6 3AS - Head: Bridget Ward
- T 01923 843210
- F 01923 843211
- E admissions@sthelens.london
- W www.sthelens.london/
- An independent school for girls aged from 3 to 18.
- Boarding: No
- Local authority: Hillingdon
- Pupils: 1,133; sixth formers: 158
- Religion: Not Applicable
- Fees: £18,858 - £23,553 pa (last updated on 29/07/2024)
- Open days: See website for details
- Review: View The Good Schools Guide Review
What The Good Schools Guide says..
Extracurricular is a key reason parents pick the school and indeed why girls feel tunnel-visioned bookworms should probably stay clear – ‘the opportunities outside the classroom would simply be wasted on them.’ Every girl we met belonged to, or had set up, clubs and societies – the extended lunch break meaning nothing is rushed. Diary writing, debating, African Caribbean Society – you name it, it probably exists. CCF in collaboration with Merchant Taylors’...
What the school says...
We believe in your daughter’s unique potential, creativity and ability, and this belief is central to everything we do. Our dedicated teaching staff are committed to helping each student become the best version of herself. While exceptional exam results are key, we also emphasise the importance of experiences beyond the classroom. With over 200 clubs and societies available, our co-curricular programme offers opportunities for your daughter to discover her passions and build lasting friendships. Our pastoral care ensures every student is supported, helping her build resilience, critical thinking, and fortitude for success in the 21st century. ...Read more
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All-through school (for example 3-18 years). - An all-through school covers junior and senior education. It may start at 3 or 4, or later, and continue through to 16 or 18. Some all-through schools set exams at 11 or 13 that pupils must pass to move on.
What The Good Schools Guide says
Headmistress
Since September 2024, Bridget Ward, previously head of Merchant Taylors’ Girls’ School in Liverpool. She has worked in both girls’ and co-ed schools, including two years as deputy head at Woldingham School in Surrey and three years as director of academic administration and compliance at Queen’s Gate School, London.
She has an MBA in educational leadership from UCL and is a fellow of the Chartered College of Teaching. Her academic research covers school culture, the development of a 21st century curriculum, the effective use of data and the creation of consistent habits to build resilience and success in girls. She is an ISI team inspector (she’s training to become a reporting inspector) and serves as a governor of a school in Kent. A former athlete, she remains active in sports, training...
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Results by exam and subject
Subject results
Entry/Exit
Special Education Needs
| Condition | Provision for in school |
|---|---|
| ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder
Might cover/be referred to as;
ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder, Aspergers, Autism, High functioning autism, Neurodivergent, Neurodiversity, Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA), PDA , Social skills, Sensory processing disorder |
Y |
| HI - Hearing Impairment
Might cover/be referred to as;
Hearing Impairment, HI - Hearing Impairment |
|
| MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty
Might cover/be referred to as;
Learning needs, MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty |
|
| MSI - Multi-Sensory Impairment
Might cover/be referred to as;
MSI - Multi-Sensory Impairment, Sensory processing |
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| OTH - Other Difficulty/Disability
Might cover/be referred to as;
Downs Syndrome, Epilepsy, Genetic , OTH - Other Difficulty/Disability, Tics, Tourettes |
|
| PD - Physical Disability
Might cover/be referred to as;
PD - Physical Disability |
|
| PMLD - Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulty
Might cover/be referred to as;
Complex needs, Global delay, Global developmental delay, PMLD - Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulty |
|
| SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health
Might cover/be referred to as;
Anxiety , Complex needs, Emotionally based school avoidance (EBSA), Mental Health, SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health, Trauma |
|
| SLCN - Speech, Language and Communication
Might cover/be referred to as;
DLD - Developmental Language Disorder, Selective mutism, SLCN - Speech, Language and Communication |
|
| SLD - Severe Learning Difficulty
Might cover/be referred to as;
Complex needs, SLD - Severe Learning Difficulty, Cerebral Palsy (CP) |
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| SpLD - Specific Learning Difficulty
Might cover/be referred to as;
ADHD, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Auditory Processing, DCD, Developmental Co-ordination Difficulties (DCD), Dyscalculia, Dysgraphia, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, Handwriting, Other specific learning difficulty, SpLD - Specific Learning Difficulty, Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD) |
|
| VI - Visual Impairment
Might cover/be referred to as;
Special facilities for Visually Impaired, VI - Visual Impairment |
Who came from where
| School | Year | Places | Scholarships | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte House Preparatory School | 2024 | 2 | ||
| Orley Farm School | 2024 | 5 | 1 | Academic Scholarship |
| St Hilda's Preparatory School for Girls | 2024 | 1 | 1 | Academic Scholarship |
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