St Helen's Primary School
| Type | Primary / Foundation school |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Colne Road Bluntisham Huntingdon Cambridgeshire PE28 3NY |
| Phone | 01487841468 |
| Reference Number | 110888 |
St Helen’s Primary School is performing well, having achieved a 'Good' rating across all inspected areas during its first routine inspection since the COVID-19 pandemic. The school has shown significant improvements since its previous inspection, where it was deemed to require improvement. Pupils are happy and feel safe, exhibiting positive behavior and enthusiasm for learning. The robust curriculum is effectively delivered, particularly in early reading and mathematics, ensuring pupils are well-prepared for their next stages of education.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 188 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 43.62%
Girls: 56.38% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 11.7% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 1.6% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 26.9 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 27.3 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 26.5 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12 | 10 | 22 |
| 2 | 14 | 16 | 30 |
| 3 | 12 | 13 | 25 |
| 4 | 9 | 14 | 23 |
| 5 | 16 | 11 | 27 |
| 6 | 9 | 22 | 31 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 90.4% |
| White, Other | 2.7% |
| Mixed, Other | 2.7% |
| Unclassified | 2.1% |
| White & Asian | 1.1% |
| Asian, Other | 0.5% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 08 Jun 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 08 Jun 2022 | School inspection: |
| 05 Jun 2018 | Full inspection: |
| 11 Feb 2015 | Full inspection: |
| 30 Apr 2013 | Monitoring visit |
| 21 Feb 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 22 May 2012 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 29 Mar 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 19 May 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 08 Dec 2003 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils are happy and feel safe in a welcoming environment.
- Teachers effectively deliver the school's chosen reading programme.
- Leaders have established a broad and ambitious curriculum.
- Pupils demonstrate enthusiasm and pride in their work.
- Support for pupils with SEND is timely and well-managed.
- A wide range of extra-curricular activities enriches pupils' experiences.
Areas for Improvement
- Curriculum plans, staff training, and monitoring in a few subjects are less well developed.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 55% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 3% |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 104 | ||
| Maths | 101 |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | -2.5 | ||
| Writing | -2.4 | ||
| Maths | -4.8 |
How many students meet the standards
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 20 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 5 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
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0.95 miles |
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Whitehall School
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2.85 miles |
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Over Primary School
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3.06 miles |
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Willingham Primary School
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Wheatfields Primary School
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3.86 miles |
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Eastfield Infant and Nursery School
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4.05 miles |
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Westfield Junior School
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