St Helen's CE Primary School

A good academy sponsor led school in Wakefield. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for St Helen's CE Primary School.

Pontefract, WF94EG Ofsted: Good Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

55

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
58.6
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 69.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
40.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 3.0%
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
7 February 2023
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Highfield Road
Hemsworth
Pontefract, WF94EG

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
139573
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Primary
Address
Highfield Road, Hemsworth, Pontefract, WF9 4EG
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Church of England
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
ENHANCE ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
270 pupils
Setting
Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Diocese
Diocese of Leeds (ce)
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
211
Free School Meals
46.3% (98 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
5.2% (11 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
93.2%
Good
Persistent Absence
21.3%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
69.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
3.0%
Reading Score:
107.0
Maths Score:
104.0
Grammar Score:
103.0

Key Performance Indicators

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected):
69.0 (+10.2 vs average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 104.0 107.0
2023 100.0 101.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
12 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
23
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
211 pupils
3-11

Performance Trend

Improving trend (+5.0 per year)

Up 5.0% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Looking Forward in Faith"

Friendship Hope Trust Forgiveness Courage Perseverance

As a Church of England school, the Christian Faith is at the heart of everything we do, and we are welcoming to those of all faiths and none.

Head Teacher's Message

Headteacher Mr L Swift welcomes visitors and describes St Helen's as a caring Christian school with an excellent staff, governors, and community, emphasising the aim for every child to achieve their best academically and socially, while looking forward in faith.

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Breakfast Club is open from 7:45am Monday to Friday. Bookings can be made through your Parent Pay account. £1.50 per day. After School Wraparound: Until 5pm £9 per day; Until 6pm £13 per day. Tax-free childcare vouchers can be used. Parents who qualify for Universal Credit can claim up to 80% back. Children are provided with a light tea and get to take part in activities.

SEND Provision

St Helen's CE Primary School is an inclusive school with SEND provision led by the SENDCO, and works with the Local Authority, Health Professionals and community organisations to provide appropriate support. There are SEND Information resources and an Accessibility Plan; the school emphasises inclusion and partnership with families.

Admissions Criteria

Admissions are in accordance with national legislation, including the Equality Act 2010. Wakefield Local Authority handles admissions; there is information about admissions policy 2027–2028 and In-Year Admissions. The school emphasizes inclusion for pupils with SEND and provides SEND-related guidance.

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