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St Helena School
Sheepen Road, Colchester, Essex, CO3 3LE, Essex
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
58.6 / 100
Top 41%
Better than 59% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
987
Capacity
1,000
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
99%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score that places it in the top 49% nationally. Approximately 60% of students achieve a grade 4 or above in both English and Maths, indicating a reasonable level of academic success. However, the percentage of students attaining a grade 5 or higher in these core subjects is lower at 36%, and the EBacc entry rate stands at 42%, which may suggest areas for improvement.
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Last inspected: 30 January 2024Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Outstanding
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. | 46.0 | Top 49% 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%. | 60% | Bottom 35% 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%. | 36% | Bottom 30% 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%. | 42% | Top 49% 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%. | 23% | Top 49% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British63.2%
White Other8.3%
Black African8.1%
Mixed Other3.1%
Other2.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.8%
Asian Indian1.8%
Mixed W+Asian1.7%
Mixed W+B African1.6%
Asian Other1.1%
Asian Pakistani1.0%
Black Other0.8%
Asian Bangladeshi0.8%
Asian Chinese0.7%
Gypsy/Roma0.2%
White Irish0.2%
Black Caribbean0.2%
Location
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51.89520, 0.88848 · CO3 3LE
School details
Local authorityEssex
RegionEast of England
URN137944
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.st-helena.essex.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is St Helena School rated by Ofsted?
St Helena School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 30 January 2024.
Is St Helena School a good school?
St Helena School scores 58.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 41% 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 St Helena School in GCSEs?
St Helena School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 46.0. 60% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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