St Helens Primary School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 5-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Broomlands Close St Helens Ryde Isle of Wight PO33 1XH |
| Phone | 01983872442 |
| Reference Number | 118169 |
St Helens Primary School has been evaluated as a good school overall, maintaining its previous inspection grade. The pupils exhibit enthusiasm and a strong sense of community, with commendable behavior and readiness to learn. Parents appreciate the nurturing environment and the inclusive atmosphere fostered by the school. The school has successfully established clear processes for supporting pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), and offers a diverse range of extracurricular activities that align with students' interests. However, there are areas that need improvement in the clarity of learning outcomes and the use of assessment for closing knowledge gaps.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 93 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 51.61%
Girls: 48.39% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 20.4% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 1.1% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 27 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6 | 7 | 13 |
| 2 | 9 | 6 | 15 |
| 3 | 8 | 9 | 17 |
| 4 | 8 | 3 | 11 |
| 5 | 9 | 4 | 13 |
| 6 | 3 | 10 | 13 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 94.6% |
| White & Black (African) | 2.2% |
| White, Other | 1.1% |
| White & Asian | 1.1% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Outstanding |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 10 Oct 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 10 Oct 2023 | School inspection: |
| 20 Mar 2018 | Short inspection |
| 18 Mar 2014 | Full inspection: |
| 22 May 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 27 Mar 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 07 Feb 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 06 Dec 1999 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils exhibit positive behavior and a strong sense of respect.
- Effective support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
- Strong relationships fostered among pupils of all ages.
- A wide range of extracurricular clubs that reflect pupils' interests.
- Strong emphasis on personal development and community engagement.
Areas for Improvement
- Assessment is not consistently used to identify gaps in pupils' learning.
- Curriculum tasks sometimes lack a clear focus on intended learning outcomes.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 47% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 0% |
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 | 99 |
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 | 1.6 | ||
| Writing | 0.9 | ||
| Maths | -0.3 |
How many students meet the standards
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 11 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 7 | 1 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Nettlestone Primary School
Nettlestone Green, Seaview, Isle of Wight, PO34 5DY |
1.03 miles |
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Bembridge Church of England Primary School
Walls Road, Bembridge, Isle of Wight, PO35 5RH |
1.56 miles |
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Brading Church of England Controlled Primary School
West Street, Brading, Sandown, Isle of Wight, PO36 0DS |
1.94 miles |
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Oakfield Church of England Aided Primary School, Ryde
Appley Road, Ryde, Isle of Wight, PO33 1NE |
2.31 miles |
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St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Ampthill Road, Ryde, Isle of Wight, PO33 1LJ |
2.49 miles |
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Haylands Primary School
Bettesworth Road, Ryde, Isle of Wight, PO33 3HA |
2.76 miles |
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Dover Park Primary School
Dover Street, Ryde, Dover Park Primary School, Ryde, Isle of Wight, Isle of Wight, PO33 2BN |
2.83 miles |
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Greenmount Primary School
St Vincents Road, Ryde, Isle of Wight, PO33 3PT |
3.36 miles |
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Binstead Primary School
Hazlemere Avenue, Binstead, Ryde, Isle of Wight, PO33 3SA |
3.71 miles |
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Broadlea Primary School
Newport Road, Lake, Sandown, Isle of Wight, PO36 9PE |
4.51 miles |
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Newchurch Primary School
School Lane, Newchurch, Sandown, Isle of Wight, PO36 0NL |
4.73 miles |
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Gatten and Lake Primary School
Oaklyn Gardens, Shanklin, Isle of Wight, PO37 7DG |
4.93 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Forest Edge School
1 Faulkner Lane, Sandown, Isle of Wight, PO36 9AZ |
3.04 miles |
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Ryde School with Upper Chine
Queen's Road, Ryde, PO33 3BE |
3.17 miles |
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Lift Ryde
Pell Lane, Ryde, Isle of Wight, PO33 3LN |
3.2 miles |
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The Bay Church of England School
Winchester Park Road, Isle of Wight, Sandown, Isle of Wight, PO36 9BA |
3.55 miles |