State School
#3 in Best Primary Schools in Ipswich
St Helen's Primary School | Ofsted Ratings, Reviews, Exam Results & Admission 2026
St Helen's Primary School
Work here? Update your school profile
St Helen's Primary School
- Primary
- Ipswich IP4 2LT
1 schools in compare list
Ofsted report
Notify us of new Ofsted report
| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
Quick insights from ofsted Powered by AI
This insight was generated by AI, based on latest Ofsted report.
Foundational Skills: Teachers use subject knowledge confidently to prepare interesting work leading to good progress in writing.
Success of the Curriculum: School's action plan is precise, and leaders monitor actions carefully ensuring necessary changes.
Areas Needing Improvement: Pupils are not spending enough time developing key skills in some subjects.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Percentage of pupils reaching expected standard in reading, writing, and mathematics was higher than in 2016 and in line with national averages.
Support for Falling Behind: Pupil premium funding helps achievement through one-to-one teaching and small intervention groups.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave extremely well, are polite and courteous, stating that behaviour is good and staff ensure learning takes place.
Support for SEND Pupils: Those pupils who have special educational needs (SEN) and/or disabilities are very well supported and make good progress.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: A strong culture of safeguarding is evident; policies meet statutory requirements and external agencies are used well.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Staff understand what to do if they have concerns about pupils; vulnerable pupils and families receive strong support.
Parent Feedback: Parents especially appreciate extra support and care for struggling pupils; positive feedback from parents indicates strong satisfaction.
Parental Involvement: Family liaison worker's initiatives positively impact attendance and engagement of pupils with English as an additional language.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers use resources well and deploy teaching assistants effectively. Improved professional development benefits staff.
Impact on Student Progress: Improved teaching of English and mathematics has had a positive impact on pupil progress.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: More systematic monitoring and assessment have sharpened teachers鈥� awareness of what pupils should achieve.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Some variability in teachers' expectations of pupils, particularly the most able.
Historical Ofsted reports
Contact
Suggest an edit
About Us
St Helen's Primary School is a top rated, Primary, Co-Ed school located in Suffolk, East of England.
It has 453 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 21 : 1.
At this school, 82% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
Distance calculator
Simply click on 'Detect My Location' to find out the distance from your current location to the school.
St Helen's Primary School
Nearby Schools in Your Area
Compare with similar schools
| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 51动漫 grade |
A
|
A-
|
A
|
| Ofset report | Good | Outstanding | Good |
| Age range | 3-11 | 4-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 21 | 22.3 | 23.1 |
| Proficient Math | 107 | 110 | 104 |
| Proficient Read | 106 | 108 | 104 |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Primary Exam Result
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 107 | 94 | 97 |
| Reading | 106 | 96 | 98 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 82% | 51.72% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 9% | 6.06% | 7.42% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 3.6 | Above Average |
| Writing | 4.6 | Well Above Average |
| Maths | 4.8 | Well Above Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 106 1 | 95 | 96 |
| Reading | 105 2 | 95 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 69% 4 | 58.41% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 17% 6 | 8.08% | 9.72% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 4.0 | Well Above Average |
| Writing | 2.5 | Above Average |
| Maths | 3.0 | Above Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 105 1 | 92 | 94 |
| Reading | 107 2 | 93 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 73% 14 | 55.92% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 11% 4 | 7.89% | 9.16% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 2.2 | Above Average |
| Writing | 0.9 | Above Average |
| Maths | 0.5 | Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 104 | 86 | 93 |
| Reading | 105 | 87 | 93 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 59% | 50.1% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% | 7.24% | 8.19% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 1.4 | Above Average |
| Writing | -0.7 | Below Average |
| Maths | 0.6 | Average |
Best Schools 2025
St Helen's Primary School Rankings
51动漫 ranks nearly 20,000+ schools according to their exam results, teaching quality, resources & many more indicators. (How Do We Calculate Rankings?)
How Do We Calculate Rankings?
Our school rankings are meticulously determined through a rigorous process:
This meticulous process ensures our rankings provide accurate and meaningful insights for your school choices.
Admission
Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
21 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St Helen's Primary School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1