Princess Helena College was founded by Miss Sophia Williams in 1820 for daughters of officers who had served in the
Napoleonic Wars and daughters of
Anglican clergy. 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.
House system Each new pupil was allocated to one of three
houses: Gloucester, Windsor or York. The house system offered a platform for pupils of varying ages to work together, whether it be choreographing a house dance or researching for public speaking. House points were awarded for each event and students also earned points for excellent pieces of work.
Boarding There was one boarding house, which was in the main school. Year 11 and sixth form students had single rooms while all other year groups shared rooms with a number of peers depending on their age. There were common rooms, kitchens and other spaces for relaxation and games. Boarders had access to music practice rooms and sports facilities in evenings, together with a varied range of weekend activities. ==References==