Lift St Helen's
| Type | Primary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 3-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | St Helen's Way Monk Bretton Barnsley S71 2PS |
| Phone | 01226295210 |
| Reference Number | 139006 |
St Helen's Primary Academy is performing well overall, achieving a good grade across all inspection domains. The school benefits from a supportive leadership team that has implemented an ambitious curriculum, emphasizing deep subject knowledge and language development. This commitment to education has fostered a positive learning environment where pupils feel proud and motivated to engage with their studies. However, some of the challenges faced by Year 6 pupils in 2023, particularly due to pandemic-related disruptions, highlight areas for improvement in addressing gaps in knowledge from prior years.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 206 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 50%
Girls: 50% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 39.1% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 7.3% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 25.8 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 25.3 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 29.5 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 16 | 13 | 29 |
| 2 | 10 | 13 | 23 |
| 3 | 18 | 12 | 30 |
| 4 | 13 | 15 | 28 |
| 5 | 16 | 15 | 31 |
| 6 | 17 | 12 | 29 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 85.4% |
| White, Other | 4.9% |
| African | 3.4% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.5% |
| Chinese | 0.5% |
| White & Asian | 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 | 23 Jan 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 23 Jan 2024 | School inspection: |
| 11 May 2021 | Monitoring visit |
| 10 Feb 2021 | Monitoring visit |
| 20 Oct 2020 | Monitoring visit |
| 14 Jan 2020 | School inspection: |
| 28 Nov 2018 | Monitoring visit |
| 21 Sep 2017 | Full inspection: |
| 17 Nov 2015 | Full inspection: |
| 27 Mar 2014 | Monitoring visit |
| 10 Dec 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 10 Jul 2013 | Monitoring visit |
Strengths
- Highly inclusive environment that fosters pride among pupils.
- Ambitious curriculum implemented consistently across all subjects.
- Strong focus on reading and vocabulary development.
- Effective support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
- Positive relationships and collaborative learning encouraged in early years.
Areas for Improvement
- Some gaps in knowledge from previous years across subjects.
- Activities in early years do not always deepen learning sufficiently.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 62% | ||
| 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 | 103 |
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 | -2.7 | ||
| Writing | -3.6 | ||
| Maths | -2.3 |
How many students meet the standards
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 16 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 8 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
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Outwood Primary Academy Littleworth Grange
Littleworth Lane, Lundwood, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S71 5RG |
0.78 miles |
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Carlton Primary Academy
Fish Dam Lane, Carlton, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S71 3HF |
0.91 miles |
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Burton Road Primary School
Old Mill, Burton Road, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S71 2AA |
1.01 miles |
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Athersley South Primary School
Wakefield Road, Smithies, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S71 3TP |
1.18 miles |
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Laithes Primary School
Laithes Lane, Smithies, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S71 3AF |
1.28 miles |
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Churchfield Primary School
Snydale Road, Cudworth, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S72 8JR |
1.4 miles |
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Birkwood Primary School
Darfield Road, Cudworth, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S72 8HG |
1.59 miles |
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Queens Road Academy
Queens Road, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S71 1AR |
1.6 miles |
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Cherry Dale Primary School
Royston Road, Cudworth, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S72 8AA |
1.66 miles |
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Waterton Newstead Academy
Newstead Road, Athersley, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S71 3NA |
1.68 miles |
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Athersley North Primary School
Lindhurst Road, Athersley North, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S71 3NB |
1.71 miles |
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Oakwell Rise Primary Academy
Doncaster Road, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S70 1TS |
1.81 miles |
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Oakhill Primary Academy
Doncaster Road, Ardsley, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S71 5AG |
1.82 miles |
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Royston St John Baptist CE Primary
Vicarage Lane, Royston, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S71 4QY |
1.85 miles |
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Parkside Primary Academy
Midland Road, Royston, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S71 4QP |
1.92 miles |
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Lift Meadstead
Meadstead Drive, Royston, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S71 4JS |
1.92 miles |
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Wilthorpe Primary School
Greenfoot Lane, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S75 1EG |
1.94 miles |
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Hunningley Primary Academy
Hunningley Lane, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S70 3DT |
2.04 miles |
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The Forest Academy
Thornton Road, Kendray, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S70 3NG |
2.04 miles |
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Summer Lane Primary
Summer Lane, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S75 2BB |
2.2 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Springwell Special Academy
St Helen's Boulevard, Carlton Road, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S71 2AY |
0.54 miles |
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Holy Trinity Catholic and Church of England School
Carlton Road, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S71 2LF |
0.65 miles |
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Outwood Academy Carlton
Royston Lane, Carlton, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S71 3EW |
1.19 miles |
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Barnsley College
PO Box 266, Church Street, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S70 2YW |
1.95 miles |
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Outwood Academy Shafton
Engine Lane, Shafton, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S72 8RE |
2.11 miles |
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Barnsley Academy
Farm Road, Kendray, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S70 3DL |
2.38 miles |
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Trinity Academy St. Edwards
Keresforth Close, Barnsley, S70 6FP |
2.71 miles |
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Horizon Community College
Dodworth Road, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S70 6PD |
2.71 miles |
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Greenacre School
Keresforth Hill Road, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S70 6RG |
2.91 miles |
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Netherwood Academy
Dove Valley Way, Wombwell, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S73 8FE |
3.43 miles |
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Darton Academy
Ballfield Lane, Darton, Barnsley, S75 5EF |
4.2 miles |
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Northern College for Residential Adult Education Limited
Wentworth Castle, Stainborough, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S75 3ET |
4.36 miles |
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Compass Community School Hemsworth
58 Highfield Road, Hemsworth, Pontefract, WF9 4EA |
4.59 miles |
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Kirk Balk Academy
West Street, Hoyland, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S74 9HX |
4.8 miles |