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Hele's School
Seymour Road, Plympton, Plymouth, Devon, PL7 4LT, Plymouth
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
65.1 / 100
Top 35%
Better than 65% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,393
Capacity
1,349
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
103%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a strong GCSE Attainment 8 score of 50.7, this secondary school demonstrates solid academic performance, particularly excelling in the top 27% nationally for GCSE results. The school boasts a 76% pass rate in English and Maths at grade 4 or above, and 66% of students progress to university, indicating a supportive environment for further education. However, only 11% of students gain entry to top-third universities, which may be a consideration for parents seeking the highest academic pathways.
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Last inspected: 12 July 2017Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 50.7 | Top 27% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 76% | Top 24% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 54% | Top 27% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 57% | Top 13% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 47% | Top 13% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 66% | Above avg |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 11% | Below avg |
Based on 95 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British88.7%
White Other5.0%
Mixed W+Asian1.4%
Mixed Other0.9%
Other0.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.5%
Asian Indian0.5%
Mixed W+B African0.4%
Black African0.4%
Asian Chinese0.3%
Asian Other0.2%
Black Other0.1%
White Irish0.1%
Asian Pakistani0.1%
Location
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50.39232, -4.06545 · PL7 4LT
School details
Local authorityPlymouth
RegionSouth West
URN136557
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.heles.plymouth.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Hele's School rated by Ofsted?
Hele's School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 12 July 2017.
Is Hele's School a good school?
Hele's School scores 65.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 35% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Hele's School in GCSEs?
Hele's School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 50.7. 76% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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