A good academy sponsor led school in Wakefield. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for St Helen's CE Primary School.
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Official government statistics
| Year | Mat Average | Read Average |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 104.0 | 107.0 |
| 2023 | 100.0 | 101.0 |
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Improving trend (+5.0 per year)
Up 5.0% over 3 years
Information extracted from the school's own website
"Looking Forward in Faith"
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.
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.
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.
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 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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