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St. Helen's College is a family-run, co-educational IAPS school for boys and girls aged 3-11 in Hillingdon, Middlesex, with a 2+ kindergarten.

It has a well-deserved reputation for affordable academic excellence. Most St. Helen's College children win places at their first-choice schools and ex-pupils are currently studying at all of the local senior independent schools and many of the Buckinghamshire and Berkshire grammar schools. The most recent ISI inspection report rated the school Outstanding or Excellent in every one of the twelve areas assessed.

The school's aims are as follows:

  • To nurture a love of learning and to develop fully every child's academic potential.
  • To encourage all children to develop their talents and interests by participating in the widest range of challenging activities.
  • To instil traditional Christian values and to nurture strength of character, so that children will be ready to face, with integrity and confidence, the many challenges of adult life.

St. Helen’s College has a remarkable team of caring and dedicated teachers who inspire pupils to become life-long learners. A comprehensive programme of lunchtime, after school and weekend activities is offered, which includes dance, drama, music, a wide variety of clubs and a huge selection of sports. Children achieve excellent standards in these areas and grow into well-rounded, confident young people during their time at the school.

The school's values are its strength: harmony, spirituality and growth are at the heart of the St. Helen's College ethos. The school's setting – on the edge of Court Park in a quiet corner of Hillingdon – is beautiful and very fitting for young children. Parents are active supporters of the school and many social events are run over the course of the year. 

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31 Jan 2025

St. Helen’s College Junior Travel Ambassadors Meet The Mayor of Hillingdon

St. Helen's College Junior Travel Ambassadors attend a special STARS (School Travel and Road Safety) workshop at Hillingdon Borough Council to support sustainable and safe travel to school.

31 Jan 2025

St. Helen’s College Junior Travel Ambassadors Meet The Mayor of Hillingdon

This week four of St. Helen’s College Year 5 Junior Travel Ambassadors (JTAs) attended a special STARS (School Travel and Road Safety) workshop at Hillingdon Civic Centre in preparation for their Dragon's Den style funding pitch to Hillingdon Borough Council in March. The children were trained in valuable sales and pitching skills and were lucky enough to meet the Mayor, Cllr. Colleen Sullivan, in her parlour.

During the workshop the pupils participated in activities to analyse postcode data and the results of a recent parent survey which highlighted the travel issues facing local families. The children also had the opportunity to visit the council chamber where important meetings take place to learn more about the democratic process.

Last year the St. Helen’s College JTA team successfully secured £550 via this initiative, supported by Transport for London, to use for a bike workshop to support green and safe travel to school. The children are looking forward to putting their new skills to the test at the Dragon's Den pitch to local councillors in March to pitch for funding once again in order to put their travel solution ideas into practice.

St. Helen's College is a forward-thinking, nurturing prep school for boys and girls aged 2-11 in Hillingdon with excellent all-round pupil development and academic results. For more information visit the school website: www.sthelenscollege.com.


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22 Nov 2024

St. Helen’s College Hillingdon Achieves First Class Inspection Results

St. Helen’s College, a co-educational independent school in Hillingdon for children aged 2-11 achieves ‘significant strength’ in oracy in school inspection report

22 Nov 2024

St. Helen’s College Hillingdon Achieves First Class Inspection Results

St. Helen’s College in Hillingdon has achieved superb results in the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) report following an inspection which took place in late September 2024. Following a rigorous three day inspection the school received extremely positive and complimentary feedback acknowledging the passion, expertise and commitment of staff to ensure first class outcomes for pupils.

In particular inspectors highlighted the exceptional oral communication skills of pupils, awarding St. Helen's College an 'area of significant strength' in oracy. This is an attribute not awarded to many schools. Commenting on the oracy skills of the children, inspectors noted the high aspirations leaders have for pupils and the many opportunities offered to them to verbally express their independent thinking, resulting in highly articulate, confident individuals.

Head of St. Helen’s College Ms. Drummond says, ‘We are very proud of our recent complimentary ISI report which is extremely positive in all areas. It is wonderful to be awarded an 'area of significant strength’ in recognition of the exceptional oral communication skills of our pupils’. Verbal competency is an integral element of school life which builds confidence and vital skills for life.’

In the school’s previous Educational Quality Inspection carried out in November 2021, St. Helen's College was awarded EXCELLENT in all twelve areas. The new ISI framework has removed grade descriptors such as 'excellent' or 'outstanding', however the new inspection report continues to reflect the first class attributes of the school and its strive for excellence in every aspect of the education provided.

Full copies of both the 2024 and 2021 reports are available on the Inspection Results page of the school website www.sthelenscollege.com.

St. Helen's College is a forward-thinking, nurturing prep school for boys and girls aged 2-11 in Hillingdon with excellent all-round pupil development and academic results. For further details visit the school website: www.sthelenscollege.com.


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06 Sep 2024

St Helen’s College Hillingdon Achieves Eco Awards

Hillingdon Prep School awarded Plastic Free School Status and Eco-Schools Green Flag Award

06 Sep 2024

St Helen’s College Hillingdon Achieves Eco Awards

St. Helen's College has started the new academic year on a high after gaining Plastic Free School status and retaining their Eco-Schools Green Flag Award with Distinction.

Plastic Free Schools is a pupil-led programme, from Surfers without Sewage, that equips young people with the tools to understand the problems of single-use plastic, speak to politicians and eliminate unnecessary single-use plastic from their schools, for good.

As part of the accreditation process the St. Helen’s College pupil-led Eco Team researched objectives, wrote compelling letters to challenge food industry leaders and focused on effective recycling and eliminating plastic food packaging in school.

Eco-Schools is an environmental initiative from Keep Britain Tidy which provides a simple framework to empower young people to make a difference in their school, local community and beyond. The Green Flag Award recognises outstanding schools who are delivering tangible change within and beyond their school environment.

St. Helen’s College Head Mrs. Drummond says, ‘We are so delighted to have achieved these goals, and would like to thank everyone involved for their hard work, especially the diligent and passionate Eco Team who are leading the way on environmental issues.’

St. Helen's College is a forward-thinking, nurturing prep school for boys and girls aged 2-11 in Hillingdon with excellent all-round pupil development and academic results. For further details visit the school website: www.sthelenscollege.com.


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