St Helena School

A good academy converter school in Essex. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for St Helena School.

Colchester, CO33LE Ofsted: Good Age 11-16 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

55

/ 100

Secondary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary schools

Progress 8 score
47.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: -0.31
English & Maths grade 4+ %
52.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 56.1%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
30 January 2024
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Sheepen Road
Colchester, CO33LE
Phone
1206572253
Website
st-helena.essex.sch.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
137944
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary
Address
Sheepen Road, Colchester, CO3 3LE
Website
www.st-helena.essex.sch.uk
Age range
11-16
Gender
Mixed
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
THE SIGMA TRUST
Capacity
1,000 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
995
Free School Meals
29.2% (291 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.0% (20 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
92.7%
Good
Persistent Absence
20.2%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
28 pupils
Good
Pupils per Year Group
166
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
995 pupils
11-16

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Aspire, Believe, and Achieve"

Be Safe Be Kind Be Respectful Be Resilient

Head Teacher's Message

The Headteacher emphasises the core philosophy 'Aspire, Believe, Achieve' and the Ready to Learn values, highlighting a supportive community aimed at nurturing ambitious, resilient students and encouraging exploration of the school’s academic and extracurricular offerings.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

STEM after-school clubs (drone racing, rocket building, competitive robotics)

Facilities

Canteen and gym seating areas Wheelchair accessible site with lift access to first-floor facilities Biometric cashless catering system

Curriculum Highlights

Broad Key Stage 3 curriculum including Arts, Humanities and Technologies alongside core subjects (National Curriculum Plus) Key Stage 4 core of English, Maths, Science and PE with four additional choices from a wide range of academic and vocational qualifications Opening Minds programme every day St Helena Habits (character development) Weekly reading and vocabulary sessions and assemblies exploring tolerance and diversity

SEND Provision

SEN provision includes withdrawal for tailored programmes with structured literacy and numeracy support and social/emotional interventions; assessment informs SEND ‘One Plans’; the school site is accessible for wheelchair users and has lift access; SENCO: Julie Coe.

Admissions Criteria

Essex County Council coordinates admissions to St Helena School for Year 7 entry from primary schools. Parents can express up to six school preferences; for in-year admissions (Years 7–11) there is a Mid-Year Admission Form. Full details are available via Essex admissions guidance (Essex County Council website) and the school’s admission processes as described on the site.

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