St Helen's School, Northwood
St Helen's School is an independent school for girls aged 3 to 19 in Northwood. It is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted; its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in September 2024.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
St Helen's School in detail
St Helen's School in its own words
From the headteacher's welcome: "Join us for an unforgettable evening of dazzling fireworks, fun, and festivities! Step into a school day at St Helen’s and experience life here through the eyes of our pupils. Spaces are limited, so book your place today."
Coming up: an open day on Tuesday 3 November 2026, an admissions event on Tuesday 3 November 2026, an open day on Thursday 5 November 2026 and an open evening on Friday 6 November 2026. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.
All school open days in Hillingdon
Headteacher's welcome (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for St Helen's School can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other independent schools to St Helen's School are Northwood College for Girls GDST (0.3 miles, selective); St Martin's School (0.5 miles, selective); St John's School (0.8 miles, selective); and Merchant Taylors' School (1.4 miles, selective).
Northwood College for Girls GDSTSt Martin's SchoolSt John's SchoolMerchant Taylors' School
Where pupils go next
Of the 105 students who left the sixth form in 2023/24, 87% went on to university or other higher education, 1% to apprenticeships and 1% into work.
Who goes there
In 2026, 179 pupils (16.3%) received SEN support and 2 (0.2%) had an education, health and care plan.
Getting there
The nearest tram or metro stop is Northwood, about 280 metres away (roughly a 4-minute walk).
7 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Northwood, 240 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 76 crimes within a mile of the school, most often anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and other theft. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Hillingdon (256).
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE destination measures; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime
Key Information
DfE GIASISI Inspection Reports
Independent schools in England are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI), not Ofsted.
Routine Inspection
24 September 2024
Non-Routine Inspection
29 November 2023
Short Visit
12 December 2022
Regulatory Compliance
18 September 2019
Educational Quality / Focused Compliance
8 November 2016
Focused Compliance Inspection
8 November 2016
About
St Helen's School London is a private day school for girls aged three to eighteen in Northwood, North West London. It is associated with the Merchant Taylors' Company and works in close collaboration with the local Merchant Taylors' School in a range of areas.
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Fees for 2026/27
Day fees, per year
£22,107 to £29,277
depending on year group
| Senior School | £29,277 a year |
| Prep School - Years 3 - 6 | £23,337 a year |
| Prep School - Years Reception, Years 1 & 2 | £22,107 a year |
Including VAT. From the school's own fee schedule; check with the school before you rely on it.
Private school fees in Hillingdon - 4 schools' published fees side by side
At a Glance
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Secondary Performance (GCSE)
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for St Helen's School can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
GCSE Subjects Offered
+ 1 more subjects
2025/26 academic year - entries by number of pupils
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby all-through schools
Latest from St Helen's School
European Day of Languages
1 Oct 2026
Zoe’s Rugby Triumph
1 Oct 2026
Finding Your Path: Mehma Reflects on Life in St Helen’s Sixth Form
1 Oct 2026
St Helen’s is awarded with the Young Carers in Schools Award
1 Oct 2026
Year Two’s Adventure to Whipsnade Zoo
25 Sep 2026
A Space to Pause, Reflect and Grow
24 Sep 2026
From St Helen's School's website. School Signal is not affiliated with the school.
Social & online
Keep up with St Helen's School
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near St Helen's School.
- Candice Conway Theatre Camps LTDAt the school · Not yet graded
- Junior Adventures Group @ St Helen's HA6At the school · Not yet graded
Getting There
Tube / Metro / Tram
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 15
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 4
- Children hurt
- 2
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 15 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 4 serious and 11 slight.
2 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on foot.
3 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Hillingdon is 25 (the median across 111 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
88%
Available places
1,097 pupils
1,240 places
143 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Northwood
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Northwood
Across Hillingdon council
Places available
3,605
Applications
3,520
Got 1st preference
67.2%
Got preferred school
93.8%
All secondary applications across Hillingdon council (2026/27), not just this school.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
179
SEN Support
2
EHC Plans
16.5%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
1,097
Total Pupils
0
Boys
1,097
Girls
2026 academic year
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
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Questions parents ask about St Helen's School
What are GCSE results like at St Helen's School?
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for St Helen's School can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
When was St Helen's School last inspected?
St Helen's School is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted. Its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in September 2024.
How many pupils go to St Helen's School?
St Helen's School has around 1097 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to St Helen's School?
St Helen's School is an independent school and runs its own admissions rather than going through the local authority. Contact the school directly for entry requirements, assessment dates, fees and any bursaries.
Does St Helen's School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists 2 out-of-school clubs at the school: Candice Conway Theatre Camps LTD (registered, not yet graded) and Junior Adventures Group @ St Helen's HA6 (registered, not yet graded). The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
How many road collisions happen near St Helen's School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 15 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 4 serious and 11 slight. 2 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on foot. 3 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Hillingdon is 25 (the median across 111 schools, same distance and years).
Where is St Helen's School?
St Helen's School is at Eastbury Road, Northwood, HA6 3AS.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)