A Popular Schoolgirl · Characters
Character guide
Key figures in A Popular Schoolgirl by Angela Brazil.
Ingred Saxon
major
Also known as Hereward, Ingred, And Ingred, Ingred Saxon, Miss Ingred Saxon, Ingred and Hereward, poor Ingred, Glad Ingred, Poor Ingred, VII Hockey Ingred
A spirited schoolgirl at the center of the story, navigating friendships and rivalries.
Bess Haselford
major
Also known as Bess Haselford, Haselford, little Bess, Poor Bess
A new girl at school who becomes both friend and rival to Ingred.
Quenrede Saxon
supporting
Also known as Quenrede, pretty Quenrede, Pretty Quenrede, Tonight Quenrede, XIII Quenrede, Miss Quenrede Saxon
Ingred's younger sister, who later comes out and gets involved in school life.
Verity Richmond
supporting
Also known as Verity Richmond, Verity, naughty Verity
A lively and mischievous friend of Ingred at school.
Nora Clifford
supporting
Also known as Nora Clifford, Nora, Nellie
A close friend of Ingred, often involved in school adventures.
Fil Trevor
supporting
Also known as Fil Trevor, Fil
A schoolmate and member of Ingred's circle.
Lispeth Scott
supporting
Also known as Lispeth Scott, Lispeth
A schoolgirl with a distinctive lisp, part of the main group.
Miss Burd
supporting
Also known as Miss Burd
A teacher at the school, often strict but fair.
Miss Strong
supporting
Also known as Miss Strong, Undoubtedly Miss Strong, Miss Strong—alone—among the
A formidable teacher at the school.
Dr. Linton
minor
Also known as Dr. Linton
A local doctor and father of Kenneth.
Egbert
minor
Also known as Egbert, old Egbert
An elderly servant or gardener at the Saxon home.
Beatrice Jackson
minor
Also known as Beatrice Jackson, Beatrice
A schoolgirl who interacts with Ingred and friends.
Mr. Saxon
minor
Also known as Mr. Saxon
Father of Ingred and Quenrede.
Mother
minor
Also known as Mother, Kind Mother Nature, Nature
Ingred and Quenrede's mother, a nurturing presence.
Athelstane
minor
Also known as Athelstane, Fortunately Athelstane
A historical figure referenced, possibly a family ancestor.
Mr. Haselford
minor
Also known as Mr. Haselford, Mr. Haselford the elder, Old Mr. Haselford
Bess's father, a local gentleman.
Mrs. Saxon
minor
Also known as Mrs. Saxon
Ingred's mother, often called Mother.
Francie Hall
minor
Also known as Francie, Francie Hall
A schoolgirl and friend of the main characters.
Linda Slater
minor
Also known as Linda Slater, Linda, Belle
A schoolgirl with a reputation for vanity.
Father
minor
Also known as Father
Ingred's father, Mr. Saxon.
Derry
minor
Also known as Derry
A young boy, possibly a relative or neighbor.
Dad
minor
Also known as Dad
Informal term for Ingred's father.
Janie Potter
minor
Also known as Janie Potter, Janie
A schoolgirl and friend of the main characters.
Blossom Webster
minor
Also known as Blossom Webster, Blossom
A schoolgirl with a cheerful personality.
Doris Barnes
minor
Also known as Doris, Doreen, Dorrie Barnes, Dorrie
A schoolgirl, sometimes called Dorrie.
Mr. Broughten
minor
Also known as Mr. Broughten, Broughten
A teacher or master at the school.
Kitty Saunders
minor
Also known as Kitty Saunders, Kitty
A schoolgirl, part of the wider student body.
Queenie
minor
Also known as Queenie
A schoolgirl, possibly a nickname.
Mr. Hardcastle
minor
Also known as Mr. Hardcastle, Old Mr. Hardcastle
A local resident, possibly a parent.
Avis Marlowe
minor
Also known as Avis, Avis Marlowe
A schoolgirl with a dramatic flair.
Mrs. Best
minor
Also known as Mrs. Best
A teacher or matron at the school.
Minx
minor
Also known as Minx
A nickname for a mischievous girl.
Old Mother Hubbard
minor
Also known as Old Mother Hubbard, Mother
A nursery rhyme character referenced in the story.
Franklin
minor
Also known as Franklin
A servant or worker at the school or home.
Kenneth Linton
minor
Also known as Little Kenneth Linton, Kenneth, little Kenneth
Dr. Linton's young son, a minor character.
Rachel Grant
minor
Also known as Rachel Grant, Rachel, Poor old Rachel
An older woman, possibly a servant or neighbor.
Evie Irving
minor
Also known as Evie Irving, Evie, Eve
A schoolgirl, friend of the main characters.
Miss Giles
minor
Also known as Miss Giles
A teacher at the school.
Sir James Hilton
minor
Also known as Sir James Hilton, Sir James, James, Hilton
A local dignitary or historical figure.
Mrs. Desmond
minor
Also known as Mrs. Desmond
A mother of schoolgirls, possibly a local resident.
King Alfred
minor
Also known as King Alfred
Historical king referenced in the story.
Mrs. Jackson
minor
Also known as Mrs. Jackson
Mother of Beatrice Jackson.
Susie Wakefield
minor
Also known as Susie, Susie Wakefield
A schoolgirl, part of the student body.
Althea Riley
minor
Also known as Althea, Althea Riley
A schoolgirl with a poetic name.
Veronica Hall
minor
Also known as Veronica Hall, Veronica
A schoolgirl, possibly Francie's sister.
Miss Bertrand
minor
Also known as Miss Bertrand, Bert
A teacher at the school.
Joanna Powers
minor
Also known as Joanna Powers, Jo
A schoolgirl, friend of the main characters.
Jess Howard
minor
Also known as Jess, Jessica, Jess Howard
A schoolgirl, part of the wider circle.
Mrs. Haselford
minor
Also known as Mrs. Haselford, delicate Mrs. Haselford
Bess's mother, a delicate woman.
Filomena
minor
Also known as Dainty little Filomena, Filomena
A young girl, possibly a relative of Fil Trevor.
Nurse Warner
minor
Also known as Nurse Warner, Nurse
A nurse at the school or in the community.
Sam
minor
Also known as Sam
A servant or worker, possibly a gardener.
Dr. Broadfield
minor
Also known as old Dr. Broadfield, Dr. Broadfield
An older doctor in the area.
Violet
minor
Also known as Violet
A schoolgirl, possibly a minor character.
Doreen Hayward
minor
Also known as Doreen Hayward, Doreen
A schoolgirl, distinct from Dorrie Barnes.
Meg Mason
minor
Also known as Meg Mason, Magsie, Margaret
A schoolgirl, possibly a friend of the main group.
Miss Godwin
minor
Also known as Miss Godwin
A teacher at the school.
Aline West
minor
Also known as Aline West, Aline
A schoolgirl, part of the student body.
Cicely Denham
minor
Also known as Cicely Denham, Cicely
A schoolgirl, possibly a prefect.
Miss Willough
minor
Also known as Miss Willough
A teacher at the school.
Mademoiselle
minor
Also known as Mademoiselle
A French teacher at the school.
Miss Perry
minor
Also known as Miss Perry
A teacher at the school.
Miss Clough
minor
Also known as Miss Clough
A teacher at the school.
