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examination league tables. In 2009 candidates achieved a 100% pass rate, all A*-C grades. In 2010 they achieved a 99% pass rate with 96% receiving all A*-B grades. In 2015, the school achieved some of its best results to date with 53% of entries graded A* and 84% graded A*-A. The pass rate was 99%.
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In 1999, to mark the centenary, Junior School adopted a new house system consisting of 3 houses. The Houses, nominated by the Junior School students, were named after pioneering women in history. Later in 2012 the fourth house was added, named after the American female pilot Amelia Earhart.
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and Little Saints occupy separate buildings within the site with their own specialised facilities for their students. A new Junior School building opened in September 2016.
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Each year the House Cup is awarded to the house with the most points, which can be earned through commendations, Sports Day, House Arts and other achievements.
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showing they merit inclusion in this article AND are alumni, or by incorporating the relevant publications into the body of the article through appropriate
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There are science laboratories, art rooms, a drama studio, a language laboratory, computer rooms, a recital hall and a library.
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In December 2006, the final phase II of the sports complex was also completed and was opened by Olympic silver medalist,
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The houses have now been changed to Seacole (Bruce), Kahlo (Scott), Brontë (Shackleton), and Franklin (Bonington).
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The Centre was opened in 2014 and provides space for drama, music and gymnastics as well as a recording studio.
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St Helen's School was founded by May Rowland Brown in 1899. Having been trained as a teacher at
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In July 2004, phase I of the sports complex was completed and was opened by
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Pupils in Middle School (Years 7–9) follow a broader version of the
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The house system was established in 1927 with three houses named
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