During almost 125 years of history, St Helen’s has educated girls to work hard, aim high and to foster lifelong friendships. The School culture is deeply rooted in its fine history, having been founded by Miss May Rowland Brown in 1899, but is also forward-looking and innovative. All students, whether their parents have paid full fees or they have benefitted from a bursary, have during their time at St Helen’s learnt to become women of integrity, with respect for the people and places with which they associate.  

As St Helen’s School prepares to commemorate its 125th Anniversary in 2024 there is a unique opportunity to celebrate the achievements of the school and its community thus far through enhancing the schools transformational bursary programme which funds £1.2m for 78 bursaries per year. Our aim is to increase the cultural capital of young women in the local area by welcoming pupils from a wide range of backgrounds, who embody our ethos and who will make an important contribution to the school community, regardless of the financial situation of their family.