St Helen's School

St Helen's School St Helen’s is an independent day school for girls aged 3–18 in Northwood, London. Empowering the individual to thrive and succeed.

At St Helen’s, we create an environment where girls are empowered to be their authentic selves. Through exceptional teaching, outstanding pastoral care, and holistic enrichment, we inspire every individual to thrive academically, creatively, and socially. Our students leave with confidence, curiosity, and a strong sense of self – ready to shape the future on their own terms.

🌱 Ages 3–18 | 🎓 Academic excellence | 🎭 Enrichment | 🤝 Community | 💡 Individual empowerment

Yesterday evening, we were delighted to welcome pupils and families to our Sixth Form Information Evening ‘Into the Sixt...
25/09/2026

Yesterday evening, we were delighted to welcome pupils and families to our Sixth Form Information Evening ‘Into the Sixth’, giving them the opportunity to explore A Level subjects, meet teachers and discover more about life in the Sixth Form at St Helen’s.

Our Head, Bridget Ward spoke about the importance of us knowing every girl, even those new to Sixth Form, which helps our students make informed choices and gives them the confidence to pursue the path that is right for them.

With expert guidance from our Sixth Form and Futures Teams, alongside outstanding teaching, enrichment and pastoral care, we support every girl to build a journey around her strengths, her interests and her ambitions.

A special thank you to Mehma, Alumna Class of 2024, currently studying Medicine at the University of Cambridge for joining us and sharing her experiences with us. It was wonderful to welcome her back and for our girls to hear firsthand from someone who has recently taken those next steps beyond St Helen’s.

Thank you to everyone who joined us. If you have any further questions about joining St Helen’s Sixth Form, our Admissions Team would be delighted to hear from you. Please get in touch and continue the conversation with us.

Come and experience a day in the life of a St Helen’s girl!Our 7+ Entry Taster Days give girls the chance to step into s...
25/09/2026

Come and experience a day in the life of a St Helen’s girl!

Our 7+ Entry Taster Days give girls the chance to step into school life, join a Year 2 class for lessons, make new friends and discover everything that makes St Helen’s such a special place to learn.

From Art/DT, Science, Maths and English to PE or swimming, alongside lunch and playtime, it’s a fun-filled day designed to build confidence, spark curiosity and help girls feel at home in our community.

📅 Thursday 1 October or Thursday 8 October 2026
⏰ 9am to 2.45pm

✨ Book your daughter’s place and let her discover St Helen’s for herself - https://www.trybooking.com/uk/events/landing/115519

A space to pause, reflect and grow.We were delighted to officially open our new Wellbeing Garden, a beautiful and calmin...
24/09/2026

A space to pause, reflect and grow.

We were delighted to officially open our new Wellbeing Garden, a beautiful and calming space where pupils and staff can connect with nature and take a moment to recharge.

Made possible through a generous grant from the Merchant Taylors’ Foundation, the garden was designed by our School Gardener, Stuart Urquhart, and brought to life by Alison Steel, Head of Estates, and our Estates team. It reflects our commitment to making wellbeing an important part of everyday life at St Helen’s.

Our pupils were at the heart of the opening. Year 10 Wellbeing Ambassadors Raani and Farah shared thoughtful reflections on the importance of looking after ourselves and one another, while our Senior School Poet Laureate, Sofia in Year 13, marked the occasion with ‘Day’s Eye’, a beautiful poem inspired by our school emblem and the restorative power of pausing and beginning again.

💚 We hope this special space will be enjoyed by our community for many years to come.

It was an absolute pleasure to welcome Valerie and Agata to St Helen’s School recently. As we toured the school grounds,...
24/09/2026

It was an absolute pleasure to welcome Valerie and Agata to St Helen’s School recently. As we toured the school grounds, it was wonderful to hear Valerie’s fond recollections of her time as a Music Teacher and to see her delight and surprise at how much the school has evolved in the 30-plus years since her retirement.

It was very special to reconnect Valerie with a place that played such an important part in her life and to share in her memories of St Helen’s. Visits like this are a lovely reminder that the St Helen’s community extends far beyond our school boundaries and, for both pupils and staff, continues long after their time here comes to an end.

Once part of St Helen’s, you remain part of our community, and we are always delighted to welcome familiar faces back.

We are incredibly proud of Sofia, Year 13, who has been named runner-up in the prestigious MASSOLIT Video Essay Competit...
23/09/2026

We are incredibly proud of Sofia, Year 13, who has been named runner-up in the prestigious MASSOLIT Video Essay Competition.

Her thought-provoking piece, The Linguistic History of Accent Bias and the Secret Power of Accents, explored how the way we speak can influence perceptions, opportunities, identity and our sense of belonging.

A fantastic achievement and wonderful recognition of Sofia’s curiosity, originality and academic thinking. Well done, Sofia!

Read the full story on our website.

Building a love of reading from the very beginning.Reception Red have been enjoying time with their books, turning pages...
22/09/2026

Building a love of reading from the very beginning.

Reception Red have been enjoying time with their books, turning pages, exploring stories and sharing the excitement of reading together.

As part of the Year of Reading, we’re celebrating the important place books have in school life and encouraging our girls to become curious, enthusiastic readers from their very first days at St Helen’s.

Which childhood book still holds a special place in your heart?

Year 3 have been journeying back thousands of years as they explore Palaeolithic art and discover how our earliest ances...
21/09/2026

Year 3 have been journeying back thousands of years as they explore Palaeolithic art and discover how our earliest ancestors expressed themselves through pictures.

After using charcoal to create their own interpretations of a bison, the girls took their learning a step further by creating relief ‘caves’ from cardboard and newspaper, bringing them to life with handprints, animal sketches and their own Stone Age-inspired artwork.

Would your daughter like to experience learning at St Helen’s for herself?

Join us for one of our upcoming 7+ Entry Taster Days, where girls can experience a typical school day, enjoy lessons including Art/DT, Science, Maths and English, take part in PE or swimming, and make new friends along the way.

📅 Thursday 1 October 2026
📅 Thursday 8 October 2026
⏰ 9.00am–2.45pm

Come and discover what makes a day at St Helen’s so engaging, inspiring and full of opportunity. Open events link in our bio.

📣 We’ve been shortlisted, and we need your vote! We’re thrilled that St Helen’s has been shortlisted for the 2026 Lord M...
21/09/2026

📣 We’ve been shortlisted, and we need your vote!

We’re thrilled that St Helen’s has been shortlisted for the 2026 Lord Morris Award at the Phab Awards, recognising the positive impact of our work bringing disabled and non-disabled people together.

The winner will be decided by a public vote, so let’s get the St Helen’s community behind us!

👉 Vote for St Helen’s: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Lord-Morris-Award_Phab

It’s been a wonderful day welcoming so many families to St Helen’s and sharing what makes our school such a special and ...
19/09/2026

It’s been a wonderful day welcoming so many families to St Helen’s and sharing what makes our school such a special and welcoming place.

If you missed our Whole School Open Morning today, there are still plenty of opportunities to come and see us.

Join us for our Sixth Form Open Evening this Thursday 24 September, or get in touch with our Admissions team to book a private tour or join one of our Schools in Action events https://www.sthelens.london/admissions/visit-us-open-events/

We’d love to welcome you to St Helen’s and help you discover where your daughter could thrive. 💚

St Helen’s was buzzing today as we welcomed families to our Open Morning!From experiments and quizzes to performances an...
19/09/2026

St Helen’s was buzzing today as we welcomed families to our Open Morning!

From experiments and quizzes to performances and interactive activities, there was so much to see, try and discover.

But the real stars of the day were our Girls in Green. From our brilliant speakers and tour guides to the girls chatting with families in classrooms and corridors, their enthusiasm, confidence and pride in their school shone through.

After all, there’s no one better to tell the St Helen’s story than the girls who live it every day. Thank you, Girls in Green, for being such wonderful ambassadors for your school. 💚

We hope everyone who joined us enjoyed seeing St Helen’s in action!

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Tuesday 8:30am - 6pm
Wednesday 8am - 6pm
Thursday 8am - 6pm
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