The short version
Above-average GCSE results. Nearly full. Girls only.
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 73.0 vs national 43.8)
- This is a girls-only school
- The school is nearly full at 91% capacity
Selective intake
This school offers places by entrance exam. See how 11+ formats differ between schools — and which exam boards they use.
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
73.0
29.2 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
95%
53.4pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
13%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
A-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.19
Band 2Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Special Educational Needs
15% of pupils have identified special educational needs or disabilities.
Breakdown
Source: DfE School Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent school
- Ages
- 3–18
- Intake
- Girls
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,127
- Capacity
- 91%
- Admissions
- Selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Hillingdon
- Head
- Mrs Bridget Ward (Headmistress)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksIndependent school not found on standard Ofsted provider pages; defer to later ISI-specific handling.
Location
Eastbury Road, Northwood, HA6 3AS
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmFrithwood Primary School
Primary · 388m away
Northwood College for Girls GDST
Independent · 560m away
London School of Theology
Miscellaneous · 640m away
St Martin's School
Independent · 836m away
Holy Trinity CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Hillside Junior School
Primary · 1.0km away
Hillside Infant School
Primary · 1.0km away
Eastbury Farm Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
Is St Helen's School a selective school?
Yes. St Helen's School has a selective intake, which means places are offered based on performance in an entrance exam. Check the school's admissions page for the current exam format and registration deadlines.
How many pupils attend St Helen's School?
St Helen's School currently has 1,127 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Helen's School take?
St Helen's School caters for pupils aged 3 to 18.
Where is St Helen's School?
St Helen's School is in Northwood, HA6 3AS, in the Hillingdon local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Helen's School have a sixth form?
Yes, St Helen's School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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