The short version
Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2023).
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2023
- The school has significant spare capacity
- 5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average
Performance
DfE published dataAttendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 29 days per year on average — over a month of school.
41% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
6% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 6 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 3 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 6 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 20
- Capacity
- 22%
- FSM
- 5.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Suffolk
- Trust
- CONSORTIUM TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Stephanie Powley
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Requires Improvement
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
School Road, Helmingham, Stowmarket, Suffolk, IP14 6EX
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is Helmingham Primary School and Nursery's Ofsted rating?
Helmingham Primary School and Nursery was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in June 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Helmingham Primary School and Nursery?
Helmingham Primary School and Nursery currently has 20 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Helmingham Primary School and Nursery take?
Helmingham Primary School and Nursery caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Helmingham Primary School and Nursery?
Helmingham Primary School and Nursery is in Stowmarket, IP14 6EX, in the Suffolk local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Helmingham Primary School and Nursery have a sixth form?
No, Helmingham Primary School and Nursery does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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