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St Helen's School
Independent school · Hillingdon
| Address | Eastbury Road, Northwood, HA6 3AS |
|---|---|
| Ages | 3–19 |
| Pupils | 1097 |
| Gender | Girls |
| Boarding | No boarders |
| Phone | 01923843210 |
| Website | http://www.sthelens.london |
Term dates
Source: school website · checked 2026-10-16
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2026-27
| Term | Starts | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Autumn 1 | Tue 8 Sep 2026 | Fri 16 Oct 2026 |
| Autumn 2 | Mon 2 Nov 2026 | Tue 15 Dec 2026 |
| Spring 1 | Thu 7 Jan 2027 | Fri 12 Feb 2027 |
| Spring 2 | Mon 22 Feb 2027 | Wed 24 Mar 2027 |
| Summer 1 | Tue 13 Apr 2027 | Fri 28 May 2027 |
| Summer 2 | Mon 7 Jun 2027 | Wed 7 Jul 2027 |
Half-term periods derived from half-term holiday dates: first half ends the last weekday before the holiday, second half restarts the first weekday after it. Whole-school start Tue 8 Sep 2026; Prep School and Year 7/Year 12 induction start Mon 7 Sep 2026.
Fees 2026-27
Fees per term (including VAT).
| Year group | Fee |
|---|---|
| Senior School | £9,759.00 |
| Prep School - Years 3 - 6 | £7,779.00 |
| Prep School - Reception, Years 1 & 2 | £7,369.00 |
| Prep School - Nursery (including lunch; VAT exempt) | £6,475.00 |
| Lunch (compulsory), Reception onwards | £358.00 |
Registration fee: £180.00
Deposit: £4,880.00
All tuition fees except Nursery (exempt) are inclusive of VAT. Deposit shown is the Senior School acceptance deposit; Prep Years 3-6 £3,890, Reception-Year 2 £3,685, Nursery £3,328; £1,000 retained until the pupil leaves. Coach (return, annual) £1,632.96 / £1,854.36 / £1,923.48 for Zones A-C.
Source: school fees page
Admissions
Entry points: 3+, 4+, 11+, 16+
Academically selective girls' school with entry at Nursery (3+), Reception (4+), Year 7 (11+) and Sixth Form (16+); other years subject to places. Visit at an Open Event, register online with a fee, then assessments and, where relevant, interviews plus a reference from the current school; offers sent by email.
- Assessment
- Interview (where relevant)
- Reference or report from current school
Registration deadline: Fri 6 Nov 2026
Open events: School in Action open morning, 9.00am-11.00am Thu 5 Nov 2026, Nursery Stay and Play Tue 3 Nov 2026, Nursery Stay and Play (sold out) Thu 12 Nov 2026, School in Action open morning Tue 16 Mar 2027
Offers scholarships and bursaries.
Source: school admissions page
School bus routes
| Route | Areas served | First pick-up |
|---|---|---|
| Beaconsfield | Beaconsfield, Gerrards Cross, Chalfont St Peter, Denham, Uxbridge College, Swakeleys Roundabout | 07:10 |
| Amersham | Amersham, Little Chalfont, Chorleywood, Rickmansworth | 07:20 |
| Borehamwood / Watford | Borehamwood, Radlett, Bushey, Watford Junction | 07:10 |
| Ealing | Ealing, Hayes, Ickenham, Ruislip | 07:25 |
| Finchley / Mill Hill | Finchley, Holders Hill, Mill Hill, Edgware, Canons Park, Stanmore | 07:10 |
| Wembley / Harrow | Wembley, Harrow, Kenton, Pinner |
Cost: Return (annual) £1,632.96, £1,854.36, £1,923.48 (Zone A – C); one-way (annual) £1,131.84, £1,289.52, £1,353.24; ad-hoc one-way £10
Source: school transport page
School details from the Department for Education's register (Open Government Licence). Term dates from the school's own published calendar; always confirm with the school.