St Helen's Primary School

A good academy converter school in Hartlepool. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for St Helen's Primary School.

Hartlepool, TS240HG Ofsted: Good Age 2-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

68

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
64.6
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 76.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
67.7
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 15.0%
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
16 January 2019
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
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
Durham Street
Hartlepool, TS240HG
Phone
1429267038
Website
sthelensprimaryschool.co.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
148986
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Address
Durham Street, Hartlepool, TS24 0HG
Website
www.sthelensprimaryschool.co.uk
Age range
2-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
NORTHERN LIGHTS LEARNING TRUST
Capacity
349 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
264
Free School Meals
57.4% (152 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
1.5% (4 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
94.7%
Good
Persistent Absence
10.9%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
76.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
15.0%
Reading Score:
108.0
Maths Score:
105.0
Grammar Score:
109.0

Key Performance Indicators

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected):
76.0 (+17.2 vs average)
Low Persistent Absence:
10.9 (6.6 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 105.0 108.0
2023 104.0 105.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
13 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
26
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
264 pupils
2-11

Performance Trend

Improving trend (+2.0 per year)

Up 2.0% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Ready, Respectful, Safe"

Together we make a difference Respectful Integrity Pride Ready Respectful Safe

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Horrible Histories iPad Club Coastal Schools Messy Play Times Tables Rockstars Baking Club

Facilities

Two main teaching spaces KS1 Hall (used for Sensory Circuits) Sensory room (Snug) Play-based and formal learning spaces designed to meet individual needs

Curriculum Highlights

Our School Sea Shanty Creating Active Schools Project

SEND Provision

The Beacon and the Lighthouse is an Additionally Resourced Provision (ARP) for children with a diagnosis of Autism or on the Neuro-Development Pathway. It is run and managed by St Helen’s Primary School staff, with funding and support from Hartlepool Local Authority. The curriculum is adapted to support children with autism, including a sensory room/Snug, two main teaching spaces for play-based and formal learning, and a KS1 Hall used for Sensory Circuits. Staff include ARP Lead/Teacher, ARP Teacher, and Teaching Assistants. The provision aims to deliver a broad, balanced curriculum and to support social and emotional needs while enabling contact with peers where possible.

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