The short version
Average SATs results.
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 60% meeting the expected standard
- The school has significant spare capacity
- 35% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
60%
-2.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
7%
-1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
16% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 14 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 7 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 12 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 86
- Capacity
- 49%
- FSM
- 34.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lincolnshire
- Trust
- VOYAGE EDUCATION PARTNERSHIP
- Head
- Mrs Helen Kay (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksAcademy conversion letter
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Highgate, Helpringham, Sleaford, Lincolnshire, NG34 0RD
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Helpringham Primary Academy?
Helpringham Primary Academy currently has 86 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Helpringham Primary Academy take?
Helpringham Primary Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Helpringham Primary Academy?
Helpringham Primary Academy is in Sleaford, NG34 0RD, in the Lincolnshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Helpringham Primary Academy have a sixth form?
No, Helpringham Primary Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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