Heltwate School
| Type | Special School / Community special school |
| Age Range | 4-18 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Heltwate North Bretton Heltwate School Peterborough Cambridgeshire PE3 8RL |
| Phone | 01733262878 |
| Reference Number | 110948 |
Heltwate School continues to demonstrate a good level of overall performance. It supports pupils with complex learning difficulties effectively, ensuring that they feel safe and secure in a nurturing environment. The school's approach to education focuses on creating individualized learning pathways tailored to each pupil's unique needs, which contributes positively to their emotional and academic development. With a dedicated staff trained to assist students with behavioral challenges, the school promotes resilience through a wide variety of engaging activities, helping pupils gain confidence and essential life skills.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 212 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 75.94%
Girls: 24.06% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 50.5% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 27.8% |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 8 | 4 | 12 |
| 2 | 5 | Unknown | 5 |
| 3 | 15 | 9 | 24 |
| 4 | 14 | 6 | 20 |
| 5 | 15 | 1 | 16 |
| 6 | 11 | 6 | 17 |
| 7 | 15 | 7 | 22 |
| 8 | 13 | 9 | 22 |
| 9 | 15 | Unknown | 15 |
| 10 | 16 | 3 | 19 |
| 11 | 19 | 2 | 21 |
| 12 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| 13 | 9 | Unknown | 9 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 43.9% |
| White, Other | 12.3% |
| Pakistani | 11.8% |
| Asian, Other | 8% |
| White & Asian | 3.8% |
| Indian | 3.3% |
| White & Black (African) | 3.3% |
| Unclassified | 2.8% |
| African | 2.8% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.9% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.4% |
| Chinese | 1.4% |
| Caribbean | 0.5% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 08 May 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 08 May 2024 | School inspection |
| 20 Nov 2018 | Short inspection |
| 26 Nov 2014 | Full inspection: |
| 14 Mar 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 26 Sep 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 25 Apr 2005 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils feel well-supported, safe, and settled.
- Strong positive relationships between staff and pupils.
- Well-planned curriculum pathways tailored to pupils' needs.
- Teachers effectively plan activities to develop life skills.
- The personal development program is enriching and diverse.
- Pupils enjoy activities that promote independence and confidence.
- Effective strategies are in place to help pupils manage their behavior.
Areas for Improvement
- A minority of pupils do not consistently engage with the breadth of the national curriculum.
- Some staff feel unconfident in managing particularly challenging behaviors.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 0% |
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 | -6.2 | ||
| Writing | -6 | ||
| Maths | -5.6 |
How many students meet the standards
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