The short version
Above-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2016).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 68% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2016
- The school is nearly full at 94% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
68%
+6.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
14%
+6.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
+4.0 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 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
12% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 15 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 197
- Capacity
- 94%
- FSM
- 8.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Cheshire West and Chester
- Head
- Mr Adam Khan (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Bates Lane, Helsby, Frodsham, Cheshire, WA6 9LN
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Helsby Hillside Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Helsby Hillside Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2021. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Helsby Hillside Primary School?
Helsby Hillside Primary School currently has 197 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Helsby Hillside Primary School take?
Helsby Hillside Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Helsby Hillside Primary School?
Helsby Hillside Primary School is in Frodsham, WA6 9LN, in the Cheshire West and Chester local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Helsby Hillside Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Helsby Hillside Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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