St Helen and St Katharine
URN: 123313 • Abingdon OX14 1BE
Overview
- Name
- St Helen and St Katharine
- URN
- 123313
- Type
- Other independent school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Girls
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Selective
- Trust
- Private
- Yes
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 45.8 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Rebecca Dougall (since 2025) , Headmistress
- Telephone
- 01235520173
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Faringdon Road, Abingdon OX14 1BE
Summary
St Helen and St Katharine is an independent day school for girls aged 9-18, situated in Abingdon, Oxfordshire. With a current enrolment of 711 pupils and a capacity of 750, the school prides itself on fostering an environment tailored to the needs and ambitions of young women. The academic ethos encourages intellectual curiosity, with a vibrant curriculum that includes a strong focus on both academic achievement and personal development.
In 2025, the school achieved impressive results, with 92% of GCSEs graded 9-7 and 87% of A levels graded A*, A, or B. The Helena Academic Programme enhances the educational experience, while over 100 extracurricular clubs and societies provide students with opportunities for enrichment beyond the classroom.
The school community is supportive, with a strong pastoral ethos that includes health services, peer mentoring, and student leadership initiatives. St Helen and St Katharine aims to cultivate well-rounded individuals who are prepared for higher education and future careers, fostering a sense of belonging and purpose among its students.
In 2025, the school achieved impressive results, with 92% of GCSEs graded 9-7 and 87% of A levels graded A*, A, or B. The Helena Academic Programme enhances the educational experience, while over 100 extracurricular clubs and societies provide students with opportunities for enrichment beyond the classroom.
The school community is supportive, with a strong pastoral ethos that includes health services, peer mentoring, and student leadership initiatives. St Helen and St Katharine aims to cultivate well-rounded individuals who are prepared for higher education and future careers, fostering a sense of belonging and purpose among its students.
Useful links
- Governors (governance)
- SHSK News (sen)
- Alumnae events (calendar)
- Our school calendar (calendar)
- Calendar (calendar)
- Events (calendar)
- Data Protection (Privacy) Notice (download)
- Policies and reports (other)
- Policies and reports (other)
- Admissions (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Kingfisher School (57.5)
- Abingdon School (50.2)
- Action for Children,Parklands Campus (45.2)
- Josca's Preparatory School (45.2)
- Kingfisher School (45.2)
Key details
- LA
- Oxfordshire
- Age range
- 9 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 750
- Pupils
- 711
- Boys
- 0
- Girls
- 711
- FSM %
- Open date
- 1980-09-30
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Oxfordshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 711 | 0 | 711 | 750 | |
| 2024-09-11 | 716 | 0 | 716 | 750 | |
| 2023-09-11 | 712 | 0 | 712 | 750 | 0.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 712 | 0 | 712 | 750 | 0.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 710 | 0 | 710 | 750 | 0.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 726 | 0 | 726 | 750 | 0.00 |
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