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St Helen's Church of England Primary School
Brewhouse Hill, Wheathampstead, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL4 8AN, Hertfordshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
63.1 / 100
Top 37%
Better than 63% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
187
Capacity
210
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
89%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in Key Stage 2 where 71% of pupils meet the expected standard in reading, writing, and mathematics, placing it in the top 33% nationally. While 11% achieve the higher standard, which is below the national average, the school enjoys a strong reputation within the community, reflected in its LocaleIQ score of 63.1, indicating it performs better than 63% of schools.
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Last inspected: 3 March 2015Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 71% | Top 33% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 11% | Top 31% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British87.2%
White Other4.3%
Mixed Other1.6%
Mixed W+Asian1.1%
Gypsy/Roma1.1%
Asian Pakistani1.1%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.5%
Asian Other0.5%
White Irish0.5%
Asian Chinese0.5%
Black African0.5%
Black Caribbean0.5%
Location
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51.81080, -0.29460 · AL4 8AN
School details
Local authorityHertfordshire
RegionEast of England
URN117462
School typeVoluntary aided school
Websitesthelens.herts.sch.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is St Helen's Church of England Primary School rated by Ofsted?
St Helen's Church of England Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 3 March 2015.
Is St Helen's Church of England Primary School a good school?
St Helen's Church of England Primary School scores 63.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 37% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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