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Helme Church of England Academy
Helme, Meltham, Holmfirth, West Yorkshire, HD9 5RW, Kirklees
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
132
Capacity
140
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
94%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary academy demonstrates strong performance, particularly with 77% of pupils meeting the expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 19% nationally. However, it's worth noting that no students achieved the higher standard in these subjects. Overall, the school has a solid reputation in the local community, reflected in its LocaleIQ score, which is better than 59% of schools.
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Last inspected: 26 April 2022Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & 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%. | 77% | Top 19% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 0% | Bottom 0% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British92.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.5%
Asian Other0.8%
Mixed Other0.8%
White Irish0.8%
White Other0.8%
Asian Indian0.8%
Asian Pakistani0.8%
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53.60383, -1.85084 · HD9 5RW
School details
Local authorityKirklees
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN145556
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.helmeschool.com
Frequently asked questions
What is Helme Church of England Academy rated by Ofsted?
Helme Church of England Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 26 April 2022.
Is Helme Church of England Academy a good school?
Helme Church of England Academy 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.
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