St Helen and St Katharine
Abingdon, Oxfordshire · OX14 1BE
St Helen and St Katharine is a well-established independent girls' day school in Abingdon serving 716 pupils from age 11 to 18. Named Independent Girls' School of the Year 2025, the school is celebrated for placing girls' voices and ambitions at the heart of its educational mission. It combines academic rigour with extensive pastoral support and a vibrant co-curricular programme, maintaining a strong Anglican heritage within a contemporary, inclusive learning environment.
- →Outstanding all-girls education model fostering confidence and leadership in girls
- →Excellent academic outcomes with strong Oxbridge and Russell Group progression
- →Extensive bursary provision with a dedicated 125-year bursary appeal
- →Comprehensive pastoral care and wellbeing infrastructure including counsellors and peer mentoring
Who thrives here
This school suits academically ambitious girls who benefit from single-sex education and thrive in a supportive, values-driven community. It particularly appeals to families seeking a balance between academic challenge and holistic personal development within an Anglican-ethos setting.
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Contact & visit
Faringdon Road
Abingdon, Oxfordshire
OX14 1BE
Nearest stations
Notable alumni
Alison Roberts
Chief Medical Officer for England
Recent investment
Frequently asked questions
What are the fees at St Helen and St Katharine?
Day fees at St Helen and St Katharine are approximately £28,035 per year (2025/26).
How do you get into St Helen and St Katharine?
St Helen and St Katharine admits pupils at 11+, 13+, 16+. Entry is assessed by 11+ Selective Examination. See the Admissions section above for open days and key dates.
What are St Helen and St Katharine's exam results?
At St Helen and St Katharine, 57.6% of A-levels were graded A*–B and 88.6% of GCSEs were grade 7/A or above. Full results are in the Results section above.
Is St Helen and St Katharine a boarding school?
St Helen and St Katharine is a day school in Abingdon and does not offer boarding.
What is St Helen and St Katharine's latest inspection rating?
ISI rated St Helen and St Katharine “Excellent” (2022).
What parents say
Frequently praised
✓Nurturing single-sex environment that builds girls' confidence and leadership
✓Exceptional pastoral care and mental health support infrastructure
✓Strong academic outcomes with individualised student progression support
✓Vibrant co-curricular programme balancing ambition with wellbeing
✓Genuine commitment to accessibility through bursary provision
Common concerns
!Day-only provision may not suit families requiring boarding