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St Helen's Primary School
Woodbridge Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP4 2LT, Suffolk
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
36.3 / 100
Bottom 36%
Better than 36% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
451
Capacity
472
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
96%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with KS2 expected results in reading, writing, and maths, which are in the top 77% nationally. However, only 10% of students reach the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners. Overall, the school serves a diverse community of 451 pupils, reflecting a moderate LocaleIQ score that suggests it performs better than 36% of schools in the area.
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Last inspected: 13 March 2012Older 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%. | 53% | Bottom 23% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 10% | Top 37% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British31.5%
White Other11.3%
Gypsy/Roma9.1%
Asian Bangladeshi9.1%
Mixed Other6.7%
Asian Indian6.7%
Black African6.4%
Other4.4%
Asian Other2.2%
Mixed W+Asian1.3%
Black Caribbean1.1%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.9%
Asian Chinese0.4%
Asian Pakistani0.4%
Mixed W+B African0.2%
Black Other0.2%
White Irish0.2%
Location
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52.05749, 1.16538 · IP4 2LT
School details
Local authoritySuffolk
RegionEast of England
URN141819
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.sthelensprimary.net
Frequently asked questions
What is St Helen's Primary School rated by Ofsted?
St Helen's Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 13 March 2012.
Is St Helen's Primary School a good school?
St Helen's Primary School scores 36.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 36% 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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