Princess Helena College
| Established | 1820 |
|---|---|
| Religion | Church of England |
| Headmistress | Mrs Sue Wallace-Woodroffe |
| President | HRH The Duchess of Gloucester |
| Location |
Hitchin Hertfordshire SG4 7RT England Coordinates: 51°54′34″N 0°16′58″W / 51.90943°N 0.28291°W |
| Local authority | Hertfordshire |
| DfE number | 919/6033 |
| Gender | Girls |
| Ages | 11–18 |
| Houses | Gloucester, Windsor and York |
| Website | www |
Princess Helena College is an independent school for girls aged 11 to 18 in Preston near Hitchin in Hertfordshire, England.
The College is set in 183 acres of rolling hills, fields and beautiful woodland. It is housed in a Grade II* listed Queen Anne country house, formerly known as Temple Dinsley, which was redesigned by Edwin Lutyens, at the same time as the gardens were designed by his great friend, Gertrude Jekyll.
It was one of the first academic schools for girls, founded for daughters of officers who had served in the Napoleonic Wars and daughters of Anglican clergy in 1820 by Miss Sophia Williams. It was originally established in Mornington Crescent, London before moving to Regent's Park and then Ealing. The school moved to Temple Dinsley in 1935. In 1874, Princess Helena, Queen Victoria's third daughter, became President of the College, and the school has enjoyed royal patronage ever since.
As a small school all pupils really do receive individual attention from highly qualified teachers; each girl is engaged in a programme of study and enrichment which is specifically tailored to meet her needs. At PHC they look beyond the academic syllabus, to encourage the girls with enterprise events, work experience, outside lecturers and internships provided by their Old Girl network of high achievers willing to offer fellow PHC girls an opportunity for a step up the career ladder.
At PHC they ensure your daughter is given the best possible skills and qualifications to succeed in a competitive world, the strength of character to thrive under pressure and the self-belief to be a leader in the 21st Century.
Girls of all abilities benefit from small classes and an excellent teacher to pupil ration. In Key Stage 3, classes rarely exceed eighteen and examination classes are often considerably smaller. Class sizes ensure that value is added to each girl's achievements whatever her ability.
Prep is homework timetabled for girls. It is intended to allow girls to work independently and in more depth on their academic subjects, as well as encouraging self-discipline and time management. From 4.15 to 5.45pm, the Library is a quiet, supervised work area where any girl may choose to study. Supervised prep for Year 7 & 8 girls is available during this time slot.
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