Abbey Cambridge > Helen Walker

Helen Walker

Director of Boarding

Helen Walker BA (Hons) was educated at The King’s School Peterborough. She studied History at the University of Surrey before starting her teaching career. As a teacher of History and Religious studies, Helen taught at schools within Peterborough before becoming a Head of Department. Having lead a successful department for 5 years Helen decided to focus on the Pastoral care of young people as a specialist in Boarding and Safeguarding.

Helen joined Abbey College Cambridge in 2016 as Director of Boarding and joined the Senior Leadership Team in 2017.

Helen is proud to lead the Ofsted rated ‘Outstanding’ boarding provision with a team dedicated to caring for and supporting the; social, emotional and physical development of the Abbey students.

Abbey College Cambridge, Kings College Chapel In Cambridge
Prospectus
Abbey Cambridge
September 2026 Scholarships

We are now accepting applications from local students for September 2026 entry scholarships at Abbey College Cambridge.

Abbey College Cambridge Scholarships Open

Generous scholarships are available for local students — for 13+ entry (Year 9), awards may be up to 100% of tuition fees. For  Year 12 entry there are scholarships offering up to a 20% discount.

Our scholarships recognise academic ability, critical thinking, teamwork and community contribution and are awarded based on performance at our assessment day on 29th January.

REGISTER FOR OUR SCHOLARSHIP ASSESSMENT DAY