St Helen’s School, Northwood

Independent

National rank

88=

59

Rank last year

82.8%

A-level

A-level

A*-B

81.5%

GCSE

GCSE

A*/A/9/8/7

Need to know

Head teacher

Bridget Ward

Gender of entry

Girls

Total pupils

1,211 (3-18)

Head teacher

Bridget Ward

Gender of entry

Girls

Total pupils

1,211 (3-18)

Head teacher

Bridget Ward

Gender of entry

Girls

Total pupils

1,211 (3-18)

UK day fees per term*

£7,851 (11-18)

*Fee correct as of November 21, 2024
Our methodology
Results

A-level 2024 rank: 115=

Grade

%

A*

23.3

A

29.8

B

29.8

A*/A

53.1

A*-B

82.8

GCSE 2024 rank: 73

Grade

%

A*/9/8

59.9

A/7

21.6

A*/A/9/8/7

81.5

What the school inspection says

Date of report
2016
Verdict
Excellent
“The school aims to provide every pupil with the opportunity to achieve academic excellence and to develop the skills, resilience and the confidence to achieve their full potential. Pupils’ attitudes to learning are exceptional, and they attain high standards in their academic studies throughout the school. They demonstrate high levels of self-esteem and self-confidence, and understand how to improve without being discouraged. Pupils make a tangible difference to the lives of others through their extensive charity and voluntary work …They respect their peers, valuing the diversity of backgrounds within their school, and appreciate what they have.” There was a regulatory compliance visit in 2019, a short visit in 2022 and a non-routine inspection in 2023.
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About the school

  • “Be the very best version of yourself” is the message from this 125-year-old day school for girls, a member of the Girls’ School Association with 1,150 pupils.
  • The school’s Centre for Advanced Mathematics is the first of its kind in north London and the first all-female advanced maths centre in the UK.
  • The school is set in 21 acres of glorious space, and counts Rocket Science Club, Spy Club and Football Superstars among its diverse range of co-curricular activities.
  • Of the 2024 A-level cohort, 83 per cent achieved A*-B grades, with biology, chemistry and psychology the most popular subjects.
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