St Helen's CE Primary School
| Type | Primary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 3-11 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Highfield Road Hemsworth Pontefract West Yorkshire WF9 4EG |
| Phone | 01977617955 |
| Reference Number | 139573 |
St Helen's C E Primary School has shown significant improvement since its last inspection, moving from a 'Requires Improvement' to a 'Good' rating across all areas of inspection. The school fosters a supportive and nurturing environment where pupils are encouraged to develop both academically and personally. The quality of education is notably enhanced by a strong emphasis on reading and effective early years provision, which lays a solid foundation for children's learning. Staff are well-supported and demonstrate high ambitions for their students, leading to enthusiastic engagement from pupils who enjoy a diverse curriculum.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 217 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 53%
Girls: 47% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 47.7% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 6.9% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 26.7 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 24 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 30.3 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 9 | 10 | 19 |
| 2 | 10 | 15 | 25 |
| 3 | 17 | 13 | 30 |
| 4 | 17 | 12 | 29 |
| 5 | 20 | 10 | 30 |
| 6 | 16 | 16 | 32 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 84.8% |
| Unclassified | 3.7% |
| African | 3.2% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.8% |
| White, Other | 1.4% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.4% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.4% |
| Indian | 0.9% |
| Pakistani | 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 | 07 Feb 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 07 Feb 2023 | School inspection: |
| 29 Jun 2021 | Monitoring visit |
| 10 Feb 2021 | Monitoring visit |
| 24 Nov 2020 | Monitoring visit |
| 05 Jun 2019 | Full inspection: |
| 18 Dec 2018 | Monitoring visit |
| 25 Apr 2017 | Full inspection: |
| 18 Apr 2016 | Monitoring visit |
| 19 Oct 2015 | Monitoring visit |
| 24 Mar 2015 | Full inspection: |
Strengths
- Pupils have a passion for reading that is cultivated from early years.
- Early years provision is vibrant and well-planned.
- Strong support for pupils with additional needs is effectively managed.
- Leaders provide excellent professional development for staff.
- Pupils demonstrate a strong understanding of democracy and respect for diversity.
Areas for Improvement
- Assessment practices need refinement to better gauge pupils' long-term retention of knowledge.
- Persistent absence among a proportion of pupils requires swift and sustainable improvement.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 58% | ||
| 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 | 106 | ||
| 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 | 1.6 | ||
| Writing | 3.9 | ||
| Maths | 1.8 |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 9 | 4 |
| Third Preference | 7 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School
Highfield Road, Hemsworth, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF9 4LJ |
0.34 miles |
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West End Academy
Regent Street, Hemsworth, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF9 4QJ |
0.49 miles |
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Grove Lea Primary School
Hemsworth Grove Lea Primary, Grove Terrace, Hemsworth, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF9 4BQ |
0.57 miles |
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Brierley Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Beech Close, Brierley, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S72 9EJ |
1.16 miles |
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King's Meadow Academy
Wakefield Road, Pontefract, WF9 5BP |
1.54 miles |
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South Hiendley Primary School
George Street, South Hiendley, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S72 9BY |
1.6 miles |
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South Kirkby Common Road Infant and Nursery School
Common Road, South Kirkby, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF9 3EA |
1.86 miles |
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South Kirkby Academy
Stockingate, South Kirkby, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF9 3DP |
1.94 miles |
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Northfield Primary School
Northfield Lane, South Kirkby, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF9 3LY |
1.98 miles |
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Lift Shafton
High Street, Shafton, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S72 8QA |
2.12 miles |
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Fitzwilliam Primary School
Second Avenue, Pontefract, WF9 5BA |
2.12 miles |
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Outwood Primary Academy Newstead Green
Cow Lane, Wakefield, WF4 2BE |
2.25 miles |
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Milefield Primary School
Milefield Lane, Grimethorpe, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S72 7BH |
2.42 miles |
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Outwood Primary Academy Bell Lane
Bell Lane, Ackworth, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF7 7JH |
2.49 miles |
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Ryhill Junior, Infant and Nursery School
Chapel Street, Ryhill, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF4 2AD |
2.52 miles |
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Ladywood Primary School
Nancy Road, Grimethorpe, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S72 7JX |
2.54 miles |
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Moorthorpe Primary School With Inclusion Resource
Regent Street, Moorthorpe, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF9 2BL |
2.66 miles |
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Ackworth Mill Dam School
Mill Gate, Ackworth, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF7 7PH |
2.7 miles |
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Moorthorpe
Barnsley Road, Moorthorpe, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF9 2BP |
2.71 miles |
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Cherry Dale Primary School
Royston Road, Cudworth, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S72 8AA |
2.71 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Compass Community School Hemsworth
58 Highfield Road, Hemsworth, Pontefract, WF9 4EA |
0.24 miles |
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Outwood Academy Hemsworth
Wakefield Road, Pontefract, WF9 4AB |
0.74 miles |
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Oakfield Park School
Barnsley Road, Ackworth, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF7 7DT |
2.23 miles |
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Outwood Academy Shafton
Engine Lane, Shafton, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S72 8RE |
2.27 miles |
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Minsthorpe Community College
Minsthorpe Lane, South Elmsall, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF9 2UJ |
2.97 miles |
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Ackworth School
Pontefract Road, West Yorkshire, WF7 7LT |
2.99 miles |
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Outwood Academy Carlton
Royston Lane, Carlton, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S71 3EW |
3.79 miles |
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The Robert Ogden School
Clayton Lane, Thurnscoe, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S63 0BG |
4.23 miles |
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Crofton Academy
High Street, Crofton, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF4 1NF |
4.28 miles |
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Holy Trinity Catholic and Church of England School
Carlton Road, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S71 2LF |
4.47 miles |
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The Featherstone Academy
Pontefract Road, Featherstone, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF7 5AJ |
4.7 miles |
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Springwell Special Academy
St Helen's Boulevard, Carlton Road, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S71 2AY |
4.72 miles |