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St Helen and St Katharine Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

St Helen and St Katharine is a other independent not applicable school in Abingdon, Oxfordshire , serving pupils aged 9–18, with 711 pupils, and a capacity of 750 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

9–18

Age range

711

Pupils

750

Capacity

95%

Fill rate

St Helen and St Katharine Catchment Area Information

Entry to St Helen and St Katharine is selective — applicants must pass the relevant admissions test. Among qualifying applicants, Oxfordshire may use distance or catchment area as a tiebreaker when the school is oversubscribed. Check the admissions policy for how the selection and distance criteria interact.

Operating near capacity: 95% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

The full admissions policy — including test registration dates, qualifying scores, and any distance criteria — is published by Oxfordshire before each admissions cycle. Verify your child's eligibility and your home address directly with the council.

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St Helen and St Katharine — School Information

Full address
Faringdon Road, Abingdon, OX14 1BE
Local authority
Oxfordshire
School type
Other independent school
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
9–18 years
Gender
Girls
Admissions policy
Selective
DfE URN
123313

Other Not applicable Schools in Abingdon

If St Helen and St Katharine is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Abingdon are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — St Helen and St Katharine

Is St Helen and St Katharine oversubscribed?

St Helen and St Katharine is operating close to its capacity of 750 places (95% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for St Helen and St Katharine?

St Helen and St Katharine is a selective school — admission requires passing the relevant admissions test. Oxfordshire publishes the full policy each year, including test dates, qualifying scores, and any distance tiebreaker.

What age range does St Helen and St Katharine cover?

St Helen and St Katharine is a not applicable school in Abingdon, Oxfordshire, serving pupils aged 9–18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.