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St Helen's Church of England School
Abbotsham, Bideford, Devon, EX39 5AP, Devon
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
23.4 / 100
Bottom 24%
Better than 24% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
206
Capacity
210
Ages
2–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
98%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in achieving expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 70% nationally for KS2 outcomes. However, it's important to note that there are no students reaching the higher standard benchmarks, indicating room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners. Parent satisfaction and community engagement may also be factors worth exploring further.
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Last inspected: 29 January 2013Older 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%. | 57% | Bottom 31% 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 British94.7%
Mixed Other1.9%
White Other1.9%
Mixed W+Asian0.5%
Asian Indian0.5%
Location
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51.01578, -4.24724 · EX39 5AP
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What is St Helen's Church of England School rated by Ofsted?
St Helen's Church of England School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 29 January 2013.
Is St Helen's Church of England School a good school?
St Helen's Church of England School scores 23.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 24% 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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