About the school
St Helen’s School is an academically selective girls’ school in Northwood with entry points including Year 7 and Sixth Form. The school describes a holistic admissions process for Year 7 using the London 11+ Consortium assessment and interviews.
| School type | Independent (fee-paying) · Girls |
|---|---|
| Age range | 3-18 |
| Sixth form | Yes |
📅 Open days: Sixth Form Open Evening: Thursday, 24h September, 6.30pm – 8.00pm.
Entrance exam
| Exam board / format | Consortium paper |
|---|---|
| Consortium | London 11+ Consortium |
| Delivery | Computer-based |
📄 Free St Helen's School practice papers (PDF)
Admissions & catchment
| Catchment | Open to all — no catchment requirement |
|---|---|
| Competition | 40–50 places for external applicants |
| Ofsted rating | Outstanding |
Key dates
| Registration opens | To be confirmed |
|---|---|
| Registration deadline | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Typical exam date | 27 Nov 2026 |
For the dated cycle shown on the page, 11+ assessments were on 2026-11-27, 2026-12-01 and 2026-12-03; interviews were on 2027-01-06; offers were notified on 2027-02-12 and acceptance deadline was 2027-03-03 at 12 noon. The page also says registration for 11+ entry closes on Friday 6th November, with assessments in late November and early December and interviews held in January.
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