Independent school for girls

The School of St Helen and St Katharine: entry, assessments, dates and fees

Faringdon Road, Abingdon, OX14 1BE

Facts checked 19 October 2026By ExamKind Editorial TeamSchool website

Can we apply, and when?

For September 2027 entry

Registration closes, 11+ entry
Fri 30 Oct
Friday 30 October 2026, for September 2027 entry
Checked, source: The School of St Helen and St Katharine, checked 10 Oct 2026
Places
Not published
Fees at 11+, day
£8,950a term
2026–27 school year, including VAT
Checked, source: The School of St Helen and St Katharine, checked 10 Oct 2026

Your next steps for 11+ entry

Next: Registration closes for 11+ entry
Fri 30 Oct 2026in 10 days
Coming up: Bursary applications close
Fri 30 Oct 2026in 10 days
Only if you are applying for help with fees
Coming up: Scholarship applications close: music
Fri 30 Oct 2026in 10 days
Only if you are applying for a scholarship

St Helen and St Katharine sets its own tests and decides after them and the interviews. We have not found a published pass mark, so we do not show one.

How entry works

In short

St Helen and St Katharine (SHSK) in Abingdon is a selectiveSt Helen and St Katharine: SelectivityChecked 10 Oct 2026 against The School of St Helen and St Katharine.The source says: St Helen and St Katharine is an academically selective day school for girls.View the official source day school for girlsSt Helen and St Katharine: PupilsChecked 10 Oct 2026 against The School of St Helen and St Katharine.The source says: St Helen and St Katharine is an academically selective day school for girls.View the official source aged 7 to 18St Helen and St Katharine: Age rangeChecked 10 Oct 2026 against The School of St Helen and St Katharine.The source says: St Helen and St Katharine is an independent day school for girls aged 7-18, located in Abingdon, Oxfordshire.View the official source, with a Prep section for Years 3 to 6. For September 2027 entry at 11+, registration closes on Friday 30 October 2026St Helen and St Katharine: Registration deadline (2027)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against The School of St Helen and St Katharine.The source says: The closing date for registrations for 2027 entry is 30 October 2026.View the official source, the entrance assessment is on Saturday 16 January 2027St Helen and St Katharine: Assessment date (2027)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against The School of St Helen and St Katharine.The source says: The entrance assessment for entry in 2027 will take place on Saturday 16 January 2027.View the official source and offers are sent on Friday 22 January 2027St Helen and St Katharine: Offer date (2027)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against The School of St Helen and St Katharine.The source says: Outcome letters sent: 22 January 2027View the official source.

How entry works

Ways in, and how children are assessed

St Helen and St Katharine takes new pupils at 7+, 8+, 9+, 10+, 11+, 13+ and 16+. Each way in has its own tests and dates.

11+ entry
How children are assessed: an English paper, a maths paper, a reasoning paper, an interview, a group activity, a reference from the current school and taster day.
Registration closes: Friday 30 October 2026 (for September 2027 entry)

Other ways in: 7+, 8+, 9+, 10+, 13+ and 16+Places, tests and registration for each

7+ entry
How children are assessed: an English paper, a maths paper, a piece of creative writing, an interview, a group activity and a reference from the current school.
8+ entry
How children are assessed: an English paper, a maths paper, a piece of creative writing, an interview, a group activity and a reference from the current school.
9+ entry
How children are assessed: an English paper, a maths paper, an interview, a reference from the current school and taster day.
Registration closes: Friday 13 November 2026 (for September 2027 entry)
10+ entry
How children are assessed: an English paper, a maths paper, an interview, a reference from the current school and taster day.
Registration closes: Friday 13 November 2026 (for September 2027 entry)
13+ entry
How children are assessed: an English paper, a maths paper, a reasoning paper, an interview, a reference from the current school and taster day.
Registration closes: Friday 9 October 2026 (for September 2027 entry)
16+ entry
How children are assessed: a reasoning paper, an interview, a reference from the current school and GCSE grade requirements.

Source: The School of St Helen and St Katharine, checked 10 Oct 2026

More about entry from our guide

SHSK Prep, for Years 3 to 6, is a section of the school rather than a separate prep school, so its entry points are shown here with senior entry.

7+ (Year 3)

Year 3 and Year 4 candidates choose one of several assessment sessions through the school year rather than a single test day.

What the school assesses: group or team activitySt Helen and St Katharine: Group activityChecked 10 Oct 2026 against The School of St Helen and St Katharine.The source says: The practical task will involve some discussion and a short activity, usually in a small group, led by a Prep teacher.View the official source; interviewSt Helen and St Katharine: InterviewChecked 10 Oct 2026 against The School of St Helen and St Katharine.The source says: Candidates will complete short tests in Mathematics and English alongside a practical task and interview with one of our SHSK Prep teachers.View the official source; creative or extended writing taskSt Helen and St Katharine: Own creative writingChecked 10 Oct 2026 against The School of St Helen and St Katharine.The source says: Writing: the creative writing task will be linked to a pictureView the official source; school's own English assessmentSt Helen and St Katharine: Own englishChecked 10 Oct 2026 against The School of St Helen and St Katharine.The source says: Candidates will complete short tests in Mathematics and English alongside a practical task and interview with one of our SHSK Prep teachers.View the official source; school's own maths assessmentSt Helen and St Katharine: Own mathsChecked 10 Oct 2026 against The School of St Helen and St Katharine.The source says: Candidates will complete short tests in Mathematics and English alongside a practical task and interview with one of our SHSK Prep teachers.View the official source; reference or report from current schoolSt Helen and St Katharine: ReferenceChecked 10 Oct 2026 against The School of St Helen and St Katharine.The source says: A reference will also be requested from her current school.View the official source
The school’s current admissions information covers: entry in September 2027St Helen and St Katharine: Current cycleChecked 10 Oct 2026 against The School of St Helen and St Katharine.The source says: Key dates for 2027 entryView the official source

Entry in September 2027

Step	Date
Assessment	Monday 9 November 2026 (assessment session 2026-11-09); Tuesday 12 January 2027 (assessment session 2027-01-12); Tuesday 9 March 2027 (assessment session 2027-03-09); Wednesday 21 April 2027 (assessment session 2027-04-21); Wednesday 12 May 2027 (assessment session 2027-05-12)St Helen and St Katharine: Assessment date (2027)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against The School of St Helen and St Katharine.The source says: Year 3 and 4 entry: 9 November 2026View the official source

Step

Date

Assessment

Monday 9 November 2026 (assessment session 2026-11-09); Tuesday 12 January 2027 (assessment session 2027-01-12); Tuesday 9 March 2027 (assessment session 2027-03-09); Wednesday 21 April 2027 (assessment session 2027-04-21); Wednesday 12 May 2027 (assessment session 2027-05-12)

Entry in September 2028

Step	Date
Registration closes	St Helen and St Katharine: Registration deadline (2028)Not yet published by The School of St Helen and St Katharine; last checked 10 Oct 2026.The source says: Key dates for 2027 entryView the official source
Assessment	St Helen and St Katharine: Assessment date (2028)Not yet published by The School of St Helen and St Katharine; last checked 10 Oct 2026.The source says: Key dates for 2027 entryView the official source
Offers	St Helen and St Katharine: Offer date (2028)Not yet published by The School of St Helen and St Katharine; last checked 10 Oct 2026.The source says: Key dates for 2027 entryView the official source

8+ (Year 4)

Year 4 entry uses the same assessment sessions as Year 3.

What the school assesses: group or team activitySt Helen and St Katharine: Group activityChecked 10 Oct 2026 against The School of St Helen and St Katharine.The source says: The practical task will involve some discussion and a short activity, usually in a small group, led by a Prep teacher.View the official source; interviewSt Helen and St Katharine: InterviewChecked 10 Oct 2026 against The School of St Helen and St Katharine.The source says: Candidates will complete short tests in Mathematics and English alongside a practical task and interview with one of our SHSK Prep teachers.View the official source; creative or extended writing taskSt Helen and St Katharine: Own creative writingChecked 10 Oct 2026 against The School of St Helen and St Katharine.The source says: Writing: the creative writing task will be linked to a pictureView the official source; school's own English assessmentSt Helen and St Katharine: Own englishChecked 10 Oct 2026 against The School of St Helen and St Katharine.The source says: Candidates will complete short tests in Mathematics and English alongside a practical task and interview with one of our SHSK Prep teachers.View the official source; school's own maths assessmentSt Helen and St Katharine: Own mathsChecked 10 Oct 2026 against The School of St Helen and St Katharine.The source says: Candidates will complete short tests in Mathematics and English alongside a practical task and interview with one of our SHSK Prep teachers.View the official source; reference or report from current schoolSt Helen and St Katharine: ReferenceChecked 10 Oct 2026 against The School of St Helen and St Katharine.The source says: A reference will also be requested from her current school.View the official source
The school’s current admissions information covers: entry in September 2027St Helen and St Katharine: Current cycleChecked 10 Oct 2026 against The School of St Helen and St Katharine.The source says: Key dates for 2027 entryView the official source

Entry in September 2027

Step	Date
Assessment	Monday 9 November 2026 (assessment session 2026-11-09); Tuesday 12 January 2027 (assessment session 2027-01-12); Tuesday 9 March 2027 (assessment session 2027-03-09); Wednesday 21 April 2027 (assessment session 2027-04-21); Wednesday 12 May 2027 (assessment session 2027-05-12)St Helen and St Katharine: Assessment date (2027)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against The School of St Helen and St Katharine.The source says: Year 3 and 4 entry: 9 November 2026View the official source

Step

Date

Assessment

Entry in September 2028

Step	Date
Registration closes	St Helen and St Katharine: Registration deadline (2028)Not yet published by The School of St Helen and St Katharine; last checked 10 Oct 2026.The source says: Key dates for 2027 entryView the official source
Assessment	St Helen and St Katharine: Assessment date (2028)Not yet published by The School of St Helen and St Katharine; last checked 10 Oct 2026.The source says: Key dates for 2027 entryView the official source
Offers	St Helen and St Katharine: Offer date (2028)Not yet published by The School of St Helen and St Katharine; last checked 10 Oct 2026.The source says: Key dates for 2027 entryView the official source

9+ (Year 5)

Year 5 and Year 6 candidates sit the written assessment on Saturday 16 January 2027St Helen and St Katharine: Assessment date (2027)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against The School of St Helen and St Katharine.The source says: The entrance assessment for entry to Year 5 and Year 6 in 2027 will take place on Saturday 16 January 2027.View the official source, the same day as 11+ candidates, and are interviewed on week commencing Monday 18 January 2027St Helen and St Katharine: Interview date (2027)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against The School of St Helen and St Katharine.The source says: Interviews by appointment: w/c 18 January 2027View the official source.

What the school assesses: interviewSt Helen and St Katharine: InterviewChecked 10 Oct 2026 against The School of St Helen and St Katharine.The source says: All candidates will be interviewed in the week after the written entrance assessment by SHSK Prep staff.View the official source; school's own English assessmentSt Helen and St Katharine: Own englishChecked 10 Oct 2026 against The School of St Helen and St Katharine.The source says: In January prior to the year of entry, candidates take assessments in Mathematics and English.View the official source; school's own maths assessmentSt Helen and St Katharine: Own mathsChecked 10 Oct 2026 against The School of St Helen and St Katharine.The source says: In January prior to the year of entry, candidates take assessments in Mathematics and English.View the official source; reference or report from current schoolSt Helen and St Katharine: ReferenceChecked 10 Oct 2026 against The School of St Helen and St Katharine.The source says: A reference will be required from the candidate’s current school and each student willView the official source; taster or assessment daySt Helen and St Katharine: Taster dayChecked 10 Oct 2026 against The School of St Helen and St Katharine.The source says: After registration, your daughter will be invited to spend a taster day at St Helen’s in the Autumn term of the year prior to entry.View the official source
The school’s current admissions information covers: entry in September 2027St Helen and St Katharine: Current cycleChecked 10 Oct 2026 against The School of St Helen and St Katharine.The source says: The closing date for registrations for 2027 entry is 13 November 2026.View the official source

Entry in September 2027

Step	Date
Registration closes	Friday 13 November 2026St Helen and St Katharine: Registration deadline (2027)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against The School of St Helen and St Katharine.The source says: The closing date for registrations for 2027 entry is 13 November 2026.View the official source
Assessment	Saturday 16 January 2027St Helen and St Katharine: Assessment date (2027)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against The School of St Helen and St Katharine.The source says: The entrance assessment for entry to Year 5 and Year 6 in 2027 will take place on Saturday 16 January 2027.View the official source
Interviews	week commencing Monday 18 January 2027St Helen and St Katharine: Interview date (2027)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against The School of St Helen and St Katharine.The source says: Interviews by appointment: w/c 18 January 2027View the official source
Offers	Friday 29 January 2027St Helen and St Katharine: Offer date (2027)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against The School of St Helen and St Katharine.The source says: Outcome letters sent: 29 January 2027View the official source
Accept an offer by	Monday 1 March 2027St Helen and St Katharine: Acceptance deadline (2027)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against The School of St Helen and St Katharine.The source says: Closing date for acceptances: 1 March 2027View the official source

Entry in September 2028

Step	Date
Registration closes	St Helen and St Katharine: Registration deadline (2028)Not yet published by The School of St Helen and St Katharine; last checked 10 Oct 2026.The source says: The entrance assessment for entry to Year 5 and Year 6 in 2027 will take place on Saturday 16 January 2027.View the official source
Assessment	St Helen and St Katharine: Assessment date (2028)Not yet published by The School of St Helen and St Katharine; last checked 10 Oct 2026.The source says: The entrance assessment for entry to Year 5 and Year 6 in 2027 will take place on Saturday 16 January 2027.View the official source
Offers	St Helen and St Katharine: Offer date (2028)Not yet published by The School of St Helen and St Katharine; last checked 10 Oct 2026.The source says: The entrance assessment for entry to Year 5 and Year 6 in 2027 will take place on Saturday 16 January 2027.View the official source

10+ (Year 6)

Year 6 entry follows the Year 5 timetable: registration closes on Friday 13 November 2026St Helen and St Katharine: Registration deadline (2027)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against The School of St Helen and St Katharine.The source says: The closing date for registrations for 2027 entry is 13 November 2026.View the official source and offers are sent on Friday 29 January 2027St Helen and St Katharine: Offer date (2027)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against The School of St Helen and St Katharine.The source says: Outcome letters sent: 29 January 2027View the official source.

What the school assesses: interviewSt Helen and St Katharine: InterviewChecked 10 Oct 2026 against The School of St Helen and St Katharine.The source says: All candidates will be interviewed in the week after the written entrance assessment by SHSK Prep staff.View the official source; school's own English assessmentSt Helen and St Katharine: Own englishChecked 10 Oct 2026 against The School of St Helen and St Katharine.The source says: In January prior to the year of entry, candidates take assessments in Mathematics and English.View the official source; school's own maths assessmentSt Helen and St Katharine: Own mathsChecked 10 Oct 2026 against The School of St Helen and St Katharine.The source says: In January prior to the year of entry, candidates take assessments in Mathematics and English.View the official source; reference or report from current schoolSt Helen and St Katharine: ReferenceChecked 10 Oct 2026 against The School of St Helen and St Katharine.The source says: A reference will be required from the candidate’s current school and each student willView the official source; taster or assessment daySt Helen and St Katharine: Taster dayChecked 10 Oct 2026 against The School of St Helen and St Katharine.The source says: After registration, your daughter will be invited to spend a taster day at St Helen’s in the Autumn term of the year prior to entry.View the official source
The school’s current admissions information covers: entry in September 2027St Helen and St Katharine: Current cycleChecked 10 Oct 2026 against The School of St Helen and St Katharine.The source says: The closing date for registrations for 2027 entry is 13 November 2026.View the official source

Entry in September 2027

Step	Date
Registration closes	Friday 13 November 2026St Helen and St Katharine: Registration deadline (2027)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against The School of St Helen and St Katharine.The source says: The closing date for registrations for 2027 entry is 13 November 2026.View the official source
Assessment	Saturday 16 January 2027St Helen and St Katharine: Assessment date (2027)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against The School of St Helen and St Katharine.The source says: The entrance assessment for entry to Year 5 and Year 6 in 2027 will take place on Saturday 16 January 2027.View the official source
Interviews	week commencing Monday 18 January 2027St Helen and St Katharine: Interview date (2027)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against The School of St Helen and St Katharine.The source says: Interviews by appointment: w/c 18 January 2027View the official source
Offers	Friday 29 January 2027St Helen and St Katharine: Offer date (2027)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against The School of St Helen and St Katharine.The source says: Outcome letters sent: 29 January 2027View the official source
Accept an offer by	Monday 1 March 2027St Helen and St Katharine: Acceptance deadline (2027)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against The School of St Helen and St Katharine.The source says: Closing date for acceptances: 1 March 2027View the official source

Entry in September 2028

Step	Date
Registration closes	St Helen and St Katharine: Registration deadline (2028)Not yet published by The School of St Helen and St Katharine; last checked 10 Oct 2026.The source says: The entrance assessment for entry to Year 5 and Year 6 in 2027 will take place on Saturday 16 January 2027.View the official source
Assessment	St Helen and St Katharine: Assessment date (2028)Not yet published by The School of St Helen and St Katharine; last checked 10 Oct 2026.The source says: The entrance assessment for entry to Year 5 and Year 6 in 2027 will take place on Saturday 16 January 2027.View the official source
Offers	St Helen and St Katharine: Offer date (2028)Not yet published by The School of St Helen and St Katharine; last checked 10 Oct 2026.The source says: The entrance assessment for entry to Year 5 and Year 6 in 2027 will take place on Saturday 16 January 2027.View the official source

11+ (Year 7)

Bursary applications for Year 7 close on the same day as registration, Friday 30 October 2026St Helen and St Katharine: Bursary deadline (2027)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against The School of St Helen and St Katharine.The source says: Year 7 2027 by Friday 30 October 2026View the official source. Families accept offers by Monday 1 March 2027St Helen and St Katharine: Acceptance deadline (2027)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against The School of St Helen and St Katharine.The source says: Closing date for acceptances: 1 March 2027View the official source.

What the school assesses: group or team activitySt Helen and St Katharine: Group activityChecked 10 Oct 2026 against The School of St Helen and St Katharine.The source says: The afternoon will end with candidates breaking into small groups for an informal discussion with a senior member of staff.View the official source; interviewSt Helen and St Katharine: InterviewChecked 10 Oct 2026 against The School of St Helen and St Katharine.The source says: There will also be an opportunity to meet students already at St Helen’s and the Head will meet candidates individually throughout the day.View the official source; school's own English assessmentSt Helen and St Katharine: Own englishChecked 10 Oct 2026 against The School of St Helen and St Katharine.The source says: The entrance assessments comprise a series of online assessments in English, Mathematics, Verbal Reasoning, Non‑Verbal Reasoning, Puzzles and Problem‑Solving, and Creative Comprehension, alongside short written papers in Mathematics and English.View the official source; school's own maths assessmentSt Helen and St Katharine: Own mathsChecked 10 Oct 2026 against The School of St Helen and St Katharine.The source says: The entrance assessments comprise a series of online assessments in English, Mathematics, Verbal Reasoning, Non‑Verbal Reasoning, Puzzles and Problem‑Solving, and Creative Comprehension, alongside short written papers in Mathematics and English.View the official source; school's own reasoning assessmentSt Helen and St Katharine: Own reasoningChecked 10 Oct 2026 against The School of St Helen and St Katharine.The source says: The entrance assessments comprise a series of online assessments in English, Mathematics, Verbal Reasoning, Non‑Verbal Reasoning, Puzzles and Problem‑Solving, and Creative Comprehension, alongside short written papers in Mathematics and English.View the official source; reference or report from current schoolSt Helen and St Katharine: ReferenceChecked 10 Oct 2026 against The School of St Helen and St Katharine.The source says: Each element of the assessment process together with a confidential headteacher’s reference will be taken into account by the Head in order to determine suitability for a place at St Helen’s.View the official source; taster or assessment daySt Helen and St Katharine: Taster dayChecked 10 Oct 2026 against The School of St Helen and St Katharine.The source says: Registered candidates are required to attend a taster day at St Helen’s as part of the entrance assessment process.View the official source
The school’s current admissions information covers: entry in September 2027St Helen and St Katharine: Current cycleChecked 10 Oct 2026 against The School of St Helen and St Katharine.The source says: The closing date for registrations for 2027 entry is 30 October 2026.View the official source

Entry in September 2027

Step	Date
Registration closes	Friday 30 October 2026St Helen and St Katharine: Registration deadline (2027)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against The School of St Helen and St Katharine.The source says: The closing date for registrations for 2027 entry is 30 October 2026.View the official source
Assessment	Saturday 16 January 2027St Helen and St Katharine: Assessment date (2027)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against The School of St Helen and St Katharine.The source says: The entrance assessment for entry in 2027 will take place on Saturday 16 January 2027.View the official source
Offers	Friday 22 January 2027St Helen and St Katharine: Offer date (2027)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against The School of St Helen and St Katharine.The source says: Outcome letters sent: 22 January 2027View the official source
Accept an offer by	Monday 1 March 2027St Helen and St Katharine: Acceptance deadline (2027)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against The School of St Helen and St Katharine.The source says: Closing date for acceptances: 1 March 2027View the official source
Bursary application by	Friday 30 October 2026St Helen and St Katharine: Bursary deadline (2027)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against The School of St Helen and St Katharine.The source says: Year 7 2027 by Friday 30 October 2026View the official source
Scholarship application by	Friday 30 October 2026 (music); Monday 1 February 2027 (sport)St Helen and St Katharine: Scholarship deadline (2027)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against The School of St Helen and St Katharine.The source says: Application deadline: Friday 30 October 2026.View the official source
Scholarship assessment	week commencing Monday 11 January 2027 (music); Tuesday 9 February 2027 (sport)St Helen and St Katharine: Scholarship assessment date (2027)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against The School of St Helen and St Katharine.The source says: Music scholarship auditions: w/c 11 January 2027View the official source

Entry in September 2028

Step	Date
Registration closes	St Helen and St Katharine: Registration deadline (2028)Not yet published by The School of St Helen and St Katharine; last checked 10 Oct 2026.The source says: The closing date for registrations for 2027 entry is 30 October 2026.View the official source
Assessment	St Helen and St Katharine: Assessment date (2028)Not yet published by The School of St Helen and St Katharine; last checked 10 Oct 2026.The source says: The closing date for registrations for 2027 entry is 30 October 2026.View the official source
Offers	St Helen and St Katharine: Offer date (2028)Not yet published by The School of St Helen and St Katharine; last checked 10 Oct 2026.The source says: The closing date for registrations for 2027 entry is 30 October 2026.View the official source

13+ (Year 9)

The 13+ page runs three rounds at once. Girls now in Year 8 or Year 7 (September 2027 or 2028 entry) register by Friday 9 October 2026St Helen and St Katharine: Registration deadline (2027)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against The School of St Helen and St Katharine.The source says: The closing date for registrations for 2027 entry is Friday 9 October 2026 (prospective students in Year 8)View the official source and are assessed on Friday 6 November 2026St Helen and St Katharine: Assessment date (2027)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against The School of St Helen and St Katharine.The source says: For registered Year 7 and Year 8 candidates applying for entry in 2027 or 2028, the assessment morning will take place on Friday 6 November 2026.View the official source. Girls now in Year 6 who want a deferred Year 9 place (September 2029) sit the assessment with the 11+ candidates on Saturday 16 January 2027St Helen and St Katharine: Assessment date (2029)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against The School of St Helen and St Katharine.The source says: For registered Year 6 candidates applying for entry in 2029, the assessment day will take place on Saturday 16 January 2027.View the official source.

What the school assesses: interviewSt Helen and St Katharine: InterviewChecked 10 Oct 2026 against The School of St Helen and St Katharine.The source says: All candidates will also have a short interview with the Head or a member of the Senior Leadership Team.View the official source; school's own English assessmentSt Helen and St Katharine: Own englishChecked 10 Oct 2026 against The School of St Helen and St Katharine.The source says: The entrance assessments comprise a series of online assessments in English, Mathematics, Verbal Reasoning, Non‑Verbal Reasoning, Puzzles and Problem‑Solving, and Creative Comprehension, alongside short written papers in Mathematics and English.View the official source; school's own maths assessmentSt Helen and St Katharine: Own mathsChecked 10 Oct 2026 against The School of St Helen and St Katharine.The source says: The entrance assessments comprise a series of online assessments in English, Mathematics, Verbal Reasoning, Non‑Verbal Reasoning, Puzzles and Problem‑Solving, and Creative Comprehension, alongside short written papers in Mathematics and English.View the official source; school's own reasoning assessmentSt Helen and St Katharine: Own reasoningChecked 10 Oct 2026 against The School of St Helen and St Katharine.The source says: The entrance assessments comprise a series of online assessments in English, Mathematics, Verbal Reasoning, Non‑Verbal Reasoning, Puzzles and Problem‑Solving, and Creative Comprehension, alongside short written papers in Mathematics and English.View the official source; reference or report from current schoolSt Helen and St Katharine: ReferenceChecked 10 Oct 2026 against The School of St Helen and St Katharine.The source says: A reference will be requested directly from a candidate’s current school before the assessment date.View the official source; taster or assessment daySt Helen and St Katharine: Taster dayChecked 10 Oct 2026 against The School of St Helen and St Katharine.The source says: Registered candidates are required to attend a taster day at St Helen’s as part of the entrance assessment process.View the official source
Offers made early for deferred entry: YesSt Helen and St Katharine: Deferred offerChecked 10 Oct 2026 against The School of St Helen and St Katharine.The source says: The closing date for registrations for 2029 entry is Friday 30 October 2026 (prospective students in Year 6)View the official source
The school’s current admissions information covers: entry in September 2027 (prospective students in Year 8); entry in September 2028 (prospective students in Year 7); entry in September 2029 (prospective students in Year 6)St Helen and St Katharine: Current cycleChecked 10 Oct 2026 against The School of St Helen and St Katharine.The source says: The closing date for registrations for 2027 entry is Friday 9 October 2026 (prospective students in Year 8)View the official source

Entry in September 2027

Step	Date
Registration closes	Friday 9 October 2026St Helen and St Katharine: Registration deadline (2027)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against The School of St Helen and St Katharine.The source says: The closing date for registrations for 2027 entry is Friday 9 October 2026 (prospective students in Year 8)View the official source
Assessment	Friday 6 November 2026St Helen and St Katharine: Assessment date (2027)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against The School of St Helen and St Katharine.The source says: For registered Year 7 and Year 8 candidates applying for entry in 2027 or 2028, the assessment morning will take place on Friday 6 November 2026.View the official source
Interviews	Friday 16 October 2026St Helen and St Katharine: Interview date (2027)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against The School of St Helen and St Katharine.The source says: Taster day: 16 October 2026View the official source
Offers	Friday 13 November 2026St Helen and St Katharine: Offer date (2027)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against The School of St Helen and St Katharine.The source says: Outcome letters sent: 13 November 2026View the official source
Accept an offer by	Monday 4 January 2027St Helen and St Katharine: Acceptance deadline (2027)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against The School of St Helen and St Katharine.The source says: Closing date for acceptances: 4 January 2027View the official source
Bursary application by	Friday 9 October 2026St Helen and St Katharine: Bursary deadline (2027)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against The School of St Helen and St Katharine.The source says: Year 9 2027 by Friday 9 October 2026View the official source
Scholarship application by	Friday 12 February 2027St Helen and St Katharine: Scholarship deadline (2027)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against The School of St Helen and St Katharine.The source says: Closing date for scholarship applications: 12 February 2027View the official source
Scholarship assessment	Tuesday 23 February 2027 (drama); Friday 26 February 2027 (academic exam); week commencing Monday 8 March 2027 (academic, art, DT and music assessments); Monday 15 March 2027 (sport)St Helen and St Katharine: Scholarship assessment date (2027)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against The School of St Helen and St Katharine.The source says: Drama scholarship auditions: 23 February 2027View the official source

Entry in September 2028

Step	Date
Registration closes	Friday 9 October 2026St Helen and St Katharine: Registration deadline (2028)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against The School of St Helen and St Katharine.The source says: The closing date for registrations for 2028 entry is Friday 9 October 2026 (prospective students in Year 7)View the official source
Assessment	Friday 6 November 2026St Helen and St Katharine: Assessment date (2028)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against The School of St Helen and St Katharine.The source says: For registered Year 7 and Year 8 candidates applying for entry in 2027 or 2028, the assessment morning will take place on Friday 6 November 2026.View the official source
Interviews	Friday 16 October 2026St Helen and St Katharine: Interview date (2028)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against The School of St Helen and St Katharine.The source says: Taster day: 16 October 2026View the official source
Offers	Friday 13 November 2026St Helen and St Katharine: Offer date (2028)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against The School of St Helen and St Katharine.The source says: Outcome letters sent: 13 November 2026View the official source
Accept an offer by	Monday 4 January 2027St Helen and St Katharine: Acceptance deadline (2028)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against The School of St Helen and St Katharine.The source says: Closing date for acceptances: 4 January 2027View the official source
Bursary application by	Friday 9 October 2026St Helen and St Katharine: Bursary deadline (2028)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against The School of St Helen and St Katharine.The source says: Year 9 2028 by Friday 9 October 2026View the official source
Scholarship application by	February 2028St Helen and St Katharine: Scholarship deadline (2028)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against The School of St Helen and St Katharine.The source says: Closing date for scholarship applications: February 2028View the official source
Scholarship assessment	February 2028 to March 2028St Helen and St Katharine: Scholarship assessment date (2028)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against The School of St Helen and St Katharine.The source says: assessments: February/March 2028View the official source

Entry in September 2029

Step	Date
Registration closes	Friday 30 October 2026St Helen and St Katharine: Registration deadline (2029)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against The School of St Helen and St Katharine.The source says: The closing date for registrations for 2029 entry is Friday 30 October 2026 (prospective students in Year 6)View the official source
Assessment	Saturday 16 January 2027St Helen and St Katharine: Assessment date (2029)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against The School of St Helen and St Katharine.The source says: For registered Year 6 candidates applying for entry in 2029, the assessment day will take place on Saturday 16 January 2027.View the official source
Interviews	Friday 8 January 2027St Helen and St Katharine: Interview date (2029)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against The School of St Helen and St Katharine.The source says: For candidates applying for Year 9 places during Year 6, the taster day will take place on Friday 8 January 2027.View the official source
Offers	Friday 22 January 2027St Helen and St Katharine: Offer date (2029)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against The School of St Helen and St Katharine.The source says: Outcome letters sent: 22 January 2027View the official source
Accept an offer by	Monday 1 March 2027St Helen and St Katharine: Acceptance deadline (2029)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against The School of St Helen and St Katharine.The source says: Closing date for acceptances: 1 March 2027View the official source
Bursary application by	Friday 30 October 2026St Helen and St Katharine: Bursary deadline (2029)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against The School of St Helen and St Katharine.The source says: Year 9 2029 by Friday 30 October 2026View the official source
Scholarship application by	February 2029St Helen and St Katharine: Scholarship deadline (2029)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against The School of St Helen and St Katharine.The source says: Closing date for scholarship applications: February 2029View the official source
Scholarship assessment	February 2029 to March 2029St Helen and St Katharine: Scholarship assessment date (2029)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against The School of St Helen and St Katharine.The source says: assessments: February/March 2029View the official source

16+ (sixth form, Year 12)

The sixth form has a main round and a later second round, with registration dates of Monday 12 October 2026 (main round); Friday 5 March 2027 (late applicants (second round))St Helen and St Katharine: Registration deadline (2027)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against The School of St Helen and St Katharine.The source says: The deadline for registering for 2027 entry is Monday 12 October 2026.View the official source. Main-round applicants are assessed on Saturday 17 October 2026 (main round)St Helen and St Katharine: Assessment date (2027)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against The School of St Helen and St Katharine.The source says: For entry in 2027, the online reasoning tests will take place on Saturday 17 October 2026 and interviews will be arranged during w/c 9 November 2026.View the official source and receive offers on Tuesday 1 December 2026St Helen and St Katharine: Offer date (2027)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against The School of St Helen and St Katharine.The source says: Candidates will be informed of their conditional offer on Tuesday 1 December 2026.View the official source.

What the school assesses: GCSE grade requirementsSt Helen and St Katharine: Gcse requirementsChecked 10 Oct 2026 against The School of St Helen and St Katharine.The source says: All offers require at least five 9-7 (A* to A) grades at (I)GCSE and a 9-7 or A* or A in the subjects the candidate plans to study at A level.View the official source; interviewSt Helen and St Katharine: InterviewChecked 10 Oct 2026 against The School of St Helen and St Katharine.The source says: Registered candidates will have two interviews; one with both the Head and the Head of Sixth Form and the second with another senior member of staff.View the official source; school's own reasoning assessmentSt Helen and St Katharine: Own reasoningChecked 10 Oct 2026 against The School of St Helen and St Katharine.The source says: Candidates are also required to complete online reasoning tests.View the official source; reference or report from current schoolSt Helen and St Katharine: ReferenceChecked 10 Oct 2026 against The School of St Helen and St Katharine.The source says: A reference will be requested directly from your daughter’s school before theView the official source
The school’s current admissions information covers: entry in September 2027St Helen and St Katharine: Current cycleChecked 10 Oct 2026 against The School of St Helen and St Katharine.The source says: The deadline for registering for 2027 entry is Monday 12 October 2026.View the official source

Entry in September 2027

Step	Date
Registration closes	Monday 12 October 2026 (main round); Friday 5 March 2027 (late applicants (second round))St Helen and St Katharine: Registration deadline (2027)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against The School of St Helen and St Katharine.The source says: The deadline for registering for 2027 entry is Monday 12 October 2026.View the official source
Assessment	Saturday 17 October 2026 (main round)St Helen and St Katharine: Assessment date (2027)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against The School of St Helen and St Katharine.The source says: For entry in 2027, the online reasoning tests will take place on Saturday 17 October 2026 and interviews will be arranged during w/c 9 November 2026.View the official source
Interviews	week commencing Monday 9 November 2026 (main round); week commencing Monday 15 March 2027 (late applicants (second round))St Helen and St Katharine: Interview date (2027)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against The School of St Helen and St Katharine.The source says: For entry in 2027, the online reasoning tests will take place on Saturday 17 October 2026 and interviews will be arranged during w/c 9 November 2026.View the official source
Offers	Tuesday 1 December 2026St Helen and St Katharine: Offer date (2027)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against The School of St Helen and St Katharine.The source says: Candidates will be informed of their conditional offer on Tuesday 1 December 2026.View the official source
Accept an offer by	Saturday 9 January 2027St Helen and St Katharine: Acceptance deadline (2027)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against The School of St Helen and St Katharine.The source says: Sixth Form place acceptance deadline: 9 January 2027View the official source
Bursary application by	Friday 16 October 2026St Helen and St Katharine: Bursary deadline (2027)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against The School of St Helen and St Katharine.The source says: Completed bursary applications for entry in September 2027 need to be received by Friday 16 October 2026.View the official source
Scholarship application by	Friday 16 October 2026St Helen and St Katharine: Scholarship deadline (2027)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against The School of St Helen and St Katharine.The source says: Application deadline: Friday 16 October 2026.View the official source
Scholarship assessment	Wednesday 11 November 2026 (academic (assessment and specialist subject papers)); Tuesday 24 November 2026 (academic interviews); week commencing Monday 16 November 2026 (art, drama, music, product design and sport)St Helen and St Katharine: Scholarship assessment date (2027)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against The School of St Helen and St Katharine.The source says: subject papers: 11 November 2026View the official source

Entry in September 2028

Step	Date
Registration closes	St Helen and St Katharine: Registration deadline (2028)Not yet published by The School of St Helen and St Katharine; last checked 10 Oct 2026.The source says: The deadline for registering for 2027 entry is Monday 12 October 2026.View the official source
Assessment	St Helen and St Katharine: Assessment date (2028)Not yet published by The School of St Helen and St Katharine; last checked 10 Oct 2026.The source says: The deadline for registering for 2027 entry is Monday 12 October 2026.View the official source
Offers	St Helen and St Katharine: Offer date (2028)Not yet published by The School of St Helen and St Katharine; last checked 10 Oct 2026.The source says: The deadline for registering for 2027 entry is Monday 12 October 2026.View the official source

Key dates

11+ dates for September 2027 entry

All dates checked 10 Oct 2026The School of St Helen and St Katharine

Next: Registration closes for 11+ entry
Fri 30 Oct 2026in 10 days
Coming up: Bursary applications close
Fri 30 Oct 2026in 10 days
Only if you are applying for help with fees
Coming up: Scholarship applications close: music
Fri 30 Oct 2026in 10 days
Only if you are applying for a scholarship
Coming up: Scholarship assessments: music
Mon 11 Jan 2027
Only if you are applying for a scholarship
Coming up: Entrance tests
Sat 16 Jan 2027
Coming up: Offers sent
Fri 22 Jan 2027
Coming up: Scholarship applications close: sport
Mon 1 Feb 2027in about 15 weeks
Only if you are applying for a scholarship
Coming up: Scholarship assessments: sport
Tue 9 Feb 2027
Only if you are applying for a scholarship
Coming up: Accept or decline an offer by
Mon 1 Mar 2027in about 19 weeks

Dates for the other ways in7+, 8+, 9+, 10+, 13+ and 16+

7+ entry, September 2027

Next: Entrance tests: assessment session 2026-11-09
Mon 9 Nov 2026
Coming up: Entrance tests: assessment session 2027-01-12
Tue 12 Jan 2027
Coming up: Entrance tests: assessment session 2027-03-09
Tue 9 Mar 2027
Coming up: Entrance tests: assessment session 2027-04-21
Wed 21 Apr 2027
Coming up: Entrance tests: assessment session 2027-05-12
Wed 12 May 2027

8+ entry, September 2027

Next: Entrance tests: assessment session 2026-11-09
Mon 9 Nov 2026
Coming up: Entrance tests: assessment session 2027-01-12
Tue 12 Jan 2027
Coming up: Entrance tests: assessment session 2027-03-09
Tue 9 Mar 2027
Coming up: Entrance tests: assessment session 2027-04-21
Wed 21 Apr 2027
Coming up: Entrance tests: assessment session 2027-05-12
Wed 12 May 2027

9+ entry, September 2027

Next: Registration closes for 9+ entry
Fri 13 Nov 2026in about 3 weeks
Coming up: Entrance tests
Sat 16 Jan 2027
Coming up: Interviews
Mon 18 Jan 2027
Coming up: Offers sent
Fri 29 Jan 2027
Coming up: Accept or decline an offer by
Mon 1 Mar 2027in about 19 weeks

10+ entry, September 2027

Next: Registration closes for 10+ entry
Fri 13 Nov 2026in about 3 weeks
Coming up: Entrance tests
Sat 16 Jan 2027
Coming up: Interviews
Mon 18 Jan 2027
Coming up: Offers sent
Fri 29 Jan 2027
Coming up: Accept or decline an offer by
Mon 1 Mar 2027in about 19 weeks

13+ entry, September 2027

3 earlier steps, all doneShow

Done: Registration closes for 13+ entry
Fri 9 Oct 2026
Done: Bursary applications close
Fri 9 Oct 2026
Only if you are applying for help with fees
Done: Interviews
Fri 16 Oct 2026

Next: Entrance tests
Fri 6 Nov 2026
Coming up: Offers sent
Fri 13 Nov 2026
Coming up: Accept or decline an offer by
Mon 4 Jan 2027in about 11 weeks
Coming up: Scholarship applications close
Fri 12 Feb 2027in about 16 weeks
Only if you are applying for a scholarship
Coming up: Scholarship assessments: drama
Tue 23 Feb 2027
Only if you are applying for a scholarship
Coming up: Scholarship assessments: academic exam
Fri 26 Feb 2027
Only if you are applying for a scholarship
Coming up: Scholarship assessments: academic, art, DT and music assessments
Mon 8 Mar 2027
Only if you are applying for a scholarship
Coming up: Scholarship assessments: sport
Mon 15 Mar 2027
Only if you are applying for a scholarship

16+ entry, September 2027

4 earlier steps, all doneShow

Done: Registration closes for 16+ entry: main round
Mon 12 Oct 2026
Done: Bursary applications close
Fri 16 Oct 2026
Only if you are applying for help with fees
Done: Scholarship applications close
Fri 16 Oct 2026
Only if you are applying for a scholarship
Done: Entrance tests
Sat 17 Oct 2026

Next: Interviews: main round
Mon 9 Nov 2026
Coming up: Scholarship assessments: academic (assessment and specialist subject papers)
Wed 11 Nov 2026
Only if you are applying for a scholarship
Coming up: Scholarship assessments: art, drama, music, product design and sport
Mon 16 Nov 2026
Only if you are applying for a scholarship
Coming up: Scholarship assessments: academic interviews
Tue 24 Nov 2026
Only if you are applying for a scholarship
Coming up: Offers sent
Tue 1 Dec 2026
Coming up: Accept or decline an offer by
Sat 9 Jan 2027in about 12 weeks
Coming up: Registration closes for 16+ entry: late applicants (second round)
Fri 5 Mar 2027in about 19 weeks
Coming up: Interviews: late applicants (second round)
Mon 15 Mar 2027

A year younger? 11+ dates for September 2028 entrySome are not published yet; we show what the school has said.

Not published yet: Registration closes for 11+ entry
Not yet published, checked 10 Oct 2026
Not published yet: Entrance tests
Not yet published, checked 10 Oct 2026
Not published yet: Offers sent
Not yet published, checked 10 Oct 2026

At a glance

St Helen and St Katharine in brief

All facts checked 10 Oct 2026tap a value for its source

Ages: 7 to 18AgesChecked 10 Oct 2026 against The School of St Helen and St Katharine.The source says: St Helen and St Katharine is an independent day school for girls aged 7-18, located in Abingdon, Oxfordshire.View the official source; The ages the school teaches, from youngest to oldest.
Scholarships: 6 kinds; Awards for a talent, such as academic work, music or sport.
Day or boarding: day pupils only; Whether pupils go home each day or can live at the school.
Ways in: 7+, 8+, 9+, 10+, 11+, 13+, 16+; The ages at which the school takes new pupils (4+, 11+ and so on).
Help with fees: Yes, up to 100%; Bursaries reduce fees for families on lower incomes, after a check of income and savings.

Fees

From £8,950 a term, including VAT

7+ entry, day: £8,950 a term, including VAT
8+ entry, day: £8,950 a term, including VAT
9+ entry, day: £8,950 a term, including VAT
10+ entry, day: £8,950 a term, including VAT
11+ entry, day: £8,950 a term, including VAT
13+ entry, day: £8,950 a term, including VAT
16+ entry, day: £8,950 a term, including VAT

Fees for the 2026–27 school year, as the school publishes them. We never add or remove VAT.

the published fees include VAT

Deposit when you accept a day place: £1,000.

Source: The School of St Helen and St Katharine, checked 10 Oct 2026

SHSK charges one termly fee for every year group from Year 3 to the sixth form.

Joining at	Day
7+	£8,950 per term (including VAT)St Helen and St Katharine: DayChecked 10 Oct 2026 against The School of St Helen and St Katharine.The source says: Termly tuition fee £8,950 (inclusive of VAT)View the official source
8+	£8,950 per term (including VAT)St Helen and St Katharine: DayChecked 10 Oct 2026 against The School of St Helen and St Katharine.The source says: Termly tuition fee £8,950 (inclusive of VAT)View the official source
9+	£8,950 per term (including VAT)St Helen and St Katharine: DayChecked 10 Oct 2026 against The School of St Helen and St Katharine.The source says: Termly tuition fee £8,950 (inclusive of VAT)View the official source
10+	£8,950 per term (including VAT)St Helen and St Katharine: DayChecked 10 Oct 2026 against The School of St Helen and St Katharine.The source says: Termly tuition fee £8,950 (inclusive of VAT)View the official source
11+	£8,950 per term (including VAT)St Helen and St Katharine: DayChecked 10 Oct 2026 against The School of St Helen and St Katharine.The source says: Termly tuition fee £8,950 (inclusive of VAT)View the official source
13+	£8,950 per term (including VAT)St Helen and St Katharine: DayChecked 10 Oct 2026 against The School of St Helen and St Katharine.The source says: Termly tuition fee £8,950 (inclusive of VAT)View the official source
16+	£8,950 per term (including VAT)St Helen and St Katharine: DayChecked 10 Oct 2026 against The School of St Helen and St Katharine.The source says: Termly tuition fee £8,950 (inclusive of VAT)View the official source

Registration fee: £180 (including VAT) (UK residents); £300 (including VAT) (overseas residents)St Helen and St Katharine: Registration feeChecked 10 Oct 2026 against The School of St Helen and St Katharine.The source says: UK residents – £180 non-refundable (inclusive of VAT)View the official source
Acceptance deposit (day): £1,000St Helen and St Katharine: Deposit dayChecked 10 Oct 2026 against The School of St Helen and St Katharine.The source says: £1,000 refundable on final accountView the official source

Bursaries and scholarships

Bursaries up to 100% of fees

Bursaries (help with fees): Available, up to 100% of the fees. They depend on a check of household income and savings.
Scholarships: For academic, art, design and technology, drama, music and sport, at 11+, 13+ and 16+ entry.

Source: The School of St Helen and St Katharine, checked 10 Oct 2026

Scholarships are offered at 11+, 13+ and 16+. Means-tested bursaries can cover up to 100%St Helen and St Katharine: Max percentChecked 10 Oct 2026 against The School of St Helen and St Katharine.The source says: Bursaries can be awarded from 20-100% of fees, and may include assistance with school bus travel, uniform and curriculum activities.View the official source of fees.

Largest bursary: up to 100%St Helen and St Katharine: Max percentChecked 10 Oct 2026 against The School of St Helen and St Katharine.The source says: Bursaries can be awarded from 20-100% of fees, and may include assistance with school bus travel, uniform and curriculum activities.View the official source of fees, means-tested
Scholarships offered: academicSt Helen and St Katharine: AcademicChecked 10 Oct 2026 against The School of St Helen and St Katharine.The source says: Scholarship is celebrated at St Helen’s, and a range of awards are available to recognise excellence, ability and potential in the areas of academic, art, design and technology, drama, music and sport.View the official source, artSt Helen and St Katharine: ArtChecked 10 Oct 2026 against The School of St Helen and St Katharine.The source says: Scholarship is celebrated at St Helen’s, and a range of awards are available to recognise excellence, ability and potential in the areas of academic, art, design and technology, drama, music and sport.View the official source, design and technologySt Helen and St Katharine: Design technologyChecked 10 Oct 2026 against The School of St Helen and St Katharine.The source says: Scholarship is celebrated at St Helen’s, and a range of awards are available to recognise excellence, ability and potential in the areas of academic, art, design and technology, drama, music and sport.View the official source, dramaSt Helen and St Katharine: DramaChecked 10 Oct 2026 against The School of St Helen and St Katharine.The source says: Scholarship is celebrated at St Helen’s, and a range of awards are available to recognise excellence, ability and potential in the areas of academic, art, design and technology, drama, music and sport.View the official source, musicSt Helen and St Katharine: MusicChecked 10 Oct 2026 against The School of St Helen and St Katharine.The source says: Scholarship is celebrated at St Helen’s, and a range of awards are available to recognise excellence, ability and potential in the areas of academic, art, design and technology, drama, music and sport.View the official source, sportSt Helen and St Katharine: SportChecked 10 Oct 2026 against The School of St Helen and St Katharine.The source says: Scholarship is celebrated at St Helen’s, and a range of awards are available to recognise excellence, ability and potential in the areas of academic, art, design and technology, drama, music and sport.View the official source
Scholarship entry points: 11+St Helen and St Katharine: 11 plusChecked 10 Oct 2026 against The School of St Helen and St Katharine.The source says: For both internal and external candidates, this means 11+ awards are made in January, 13+ awards in March, and 16+ awards in November of the preceding year.View the official source, 13+St Helen and St Katharine: 13 plusChecked 10 Oct 2026 against The School of St Helen and St Katharine.The source says: For both internal and external candidates, this means 11+ awards are made in January, 13+ awards in March, and 16+ awards in November of the preceding year.View the official source, 16+ (sixth form)St Helen and St Katharine: 16 plusChecked 10 Oct 2026 against The School of St Helen and St Katharine.The source says: For both internal and external candidates, this means 11+ awards are made in January, 13+ awards in March, and 16+ awards in November of the preceding year.View the official source

Open days

Next: Head’s Breakfast – all entry points, Fri 13 Nov 2026

Done: Whole School Open Day (passed)
Sat 3 Oct 2026
Done: A level Options Evening (passed)
Thu 8 Oct 2026
Done: Head’s Breakfast – SHSK Prep (Year 3 – Year 6) (passed)
Thu 15 Oct 2026
Coming up: Head’s Breakfast – all entry points
Fri 13 Nov 2026
Coming up: SHSK Prep Head's Breakfast
Wed 25 Nov 2026
Coming up: SHSK Prep Head's Breakfast
Tue 2 Feb 2027
Coming up: Sixth Form Experience Day
Thu 25 Feb 2027
Coming up: Head's Breakfast - all entry points
Thu 11 Mar 2027
Coming up: SHSK Prep Head's Breakfast
Wed 17 Mar 2027
Coming up: SHSK Prep Head’s Breakfast
Tue 4 May 2027
Coming up: Join us in Year 7
Thu 6 May 2027
Coming up: 13+ Activities Afternoon
Fri 14 May 2027
Coming up: SHSK Prep Open Doors Afternoon
Tue 8 Jun 2027
Coming up: Head's Breakfast - all entry points
Thu 1 Jul 2027

Source: The School of St Helen and St Katharine, checked 10 Oct 2026

SHSK lists open events for each entry point, including Head's Breakfasts for SHSK Prep.

Results, as published by the school

A level grades A* to A: 68% (2026)

A level grades A* to A, 2026
68%A level grades A* to A, 2026Checked 10 Oct 2026 against The School of St Helen and St Katharine.The source says: 68% A*–A gradesView the official source
No earlier year published
GCSE grades 9 to 8, 2026
74%GCSE grades 9 to 8, 2026Checked 10 Oct 2026 against The School of St Helen and St Katharine.The source says: 74% 9–8 gradesView the official source
No earlier year published

Results are the school's own figures. Schools count them in different ways, so compare with care.

Year	Measure	Figure
2026	A level grades A* to A	68%St Helen and St Katharine: A level astar apercent (2026)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against The School of St Helen and St Katharine.The source says: 68% A*–A gradesView the official source
2026	GCSE grades 9 to 8	74%St Helen and St Katharine: Gcse9to8 percent (2026)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against The School of St Helen and St Katharine.The source says: 74% 9–8 gradesView the official source

What is distinctive about applying to SHSK

Deferred 13+ applicants register by Friday 30 October 2026St Helen and St Katharine: Registration deadline (2029)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against The School of St Helen and St Katharine.The source says: The closing date for registrations for 2029 entry is Friday 30 October 2026 (prospective students in Year 6)View the official source, the same date as 11+ registration, so families of girls now in Year 6 can apply for Year 7 and for a deferred Year 9 place in the same round.

The school's results page and homepage give the latest A level A* to B and GCSE 9 to 7 figures one point apart, so we leave those two out until they are confirmed. Its A level A* to A figure is 68%St Helen and St Katharine: A level astar apercent (2026)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against The School of St Helen and St Katharine.The source says: 68% A*–A gradesView the official source and its GCSE 9 to 8 figure is 74%St Helen and St Katharine: Gcse9to8 percent (2026)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against The School of St Helen and St Katharine.The source says: 74% 9–8 gradesView the official source.

Official documents and sources

21 sources, each kept as an archived copy

Department for Education (Get Information about Schools)
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The School of St Helen and St Katharine
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