Helmingham Primary School and Nursery
| Type | Primary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 2-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | School Road Helmingham Stowmarket Suffolk IP14 6EX |
| Phone | 01473890267 |
| Reference Number | 146961 |
Helmingham Primary School and Nursery is a small, friendly academy that has not been previously inspected under section 5. Overall, the school requires improvement, particularly in the quality of education and leadership. Pupils enjoy their time at school and exhibit good behaviours and attitudes, largely due to the strong support from staff and clear routines established from the early years. However, there are concerns regarding the implementation of the curriculum and the consistency of teaching, particularly in how well essential knowledge is taught across different subjects.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 20 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 55%
Girls: 45% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 5.3% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 0% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 10 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 14 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 6 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| 2 | 3 | Unknown | 3 |
| 3 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 4 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 5 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 6 | 1 | Unknown | 1 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 90% |
| Unclassified | 10% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Requires Improvement |
| > Quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Requires Improvement |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 14 Jun 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 14 Jun 2023 | School inspection: |
Strengths
- Pupils enjoy learning and feel safe at school.
- Staff maintain high expectations for behaviour.
- The school promotes a positive learning environment.
- Leaders have prioritized improving the curriculum.
- Reading is emphasized and supported with a well-stocked library.
Areas for Improvement
- Curriculum implementation is inconsistent across subjects.
- Pupils struggle to recall and apply important knowledge.
- Inconsistencies in phonics teaching affect some pupils' reading progress.
- Leaders lack sufficient knowledge of pupil learning in all subjects.
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 7 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 1 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
Otley Primary School
Chapel Road, Ipswich, IP6 9NT |
2.39 miles |
|
Sir Robert Hitcham Church of England Voluntary Aided School
School Corner, Debenham, Stowmarket, Suffolk, IP14 6PL |
3.13 miles |
|
Stonham Aspal Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
The Street, Stonham Aspal, Stowmarket, Suffolk, IP14 6AF |
3.62 miles |
|
Earl Soham Community Primary School
Earl Soham, The Street, Earl Soham Primary School, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP13 7SA |
3.72 miles |
|
Charsfield Church of England Primary School
Church Road, Charsfield, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP13 7QB |
4.11 miles |
|
Witnesham Primary School
High Road, Witnesham, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP6 9EX |
4.17 miles |
|
Bedfield Church of England Primary School
Bedfield, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP13 7EA |
4.83 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
Debenham High School
Gracechurch Street, Debenham, Stowmarket, Suffolk, IP14 6BL |
3.02 miles |