The short version
Above-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 88% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- The school is nearly full at 93% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
88%
+26.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
14%
+6.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
8% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 25 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 32 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 5–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 385
- Capacity
- 93%
- FSM
- 7.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- Head
- Mrs Christine Myers (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Gregory Fold, Helmshore, Rossendale, Lancashire, BB4 4JW
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Veronica's Roman Catholic Primary School, Helmshore
Primary · Very close
Haslingden High School and Sixth Form
Secondary · 705m away
Haslingden Broadway Primary School
Primary · 852m away
Tor View Specialist Learning Community
Special school · 1.2km away
Tor View School
Academy · 1.2km away
Valley College
Special school · 1.3km away
Maple House School
Independent · 1.3km away
Haslingden Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
What is Helmshore Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Helmshore Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Helmshore Primary School?
Helmshore Primary School currently has 385 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Helmshore Primary School take?
Helmshore Primary School caters for pupils aged 5 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Helmshore Primary School?
Helmshore Primary School is in Rossendale, BB4 4JW, in the Lancashire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Helmshore Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Helmshore Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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