Last updated 18 September 2026
School Guide verdict
St Helen and St Katharine is an independent secondary for girls in Abingdon, where every pupil achieves good GCSE passes, sitting well above the national average. Its 2025 ISI inspection judged the quality of academic and other achievements excellent, confirming the high standards across the school. These outstanding outcomes are reflected in a 5-star rating awarded by School Guide.
Top grades at GCSE (7-9) and top grades at A level (A*/A)
School Description
This school is independently managed and its admission criteria may be selective. There is no set catchment area as pupils are admitted from a wide variety of postcodes and, in the case of boarding schools, from outside the UK. Contact the school directly or visit their website for more information on Admissions Policy and Procedures.
At its 2025 ISI inspection, St Helen and St Katharine was judged excellent for the quality of academic and other achievements, as well as for the quality of pupils' personal development.
100% of pupils achieve good GCSE passes (5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 including English and maths), which is well above the national average of 38.9%.
There are 700 pupils enrolled at the school.
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