The short version
Average SATs results. 80% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 58% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
58%
-4.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
3%
-5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
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.
21% 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, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 21 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 217
- Capacity
- 80%
- FSM
- 47.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Wakefield
- Trust
- ENHANCE ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr Rob Harvey
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
10 official reports linked on this page, including 9 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Monitoring visit
June 2021 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
February 2021 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
November 2020 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
June 2019 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
December 2018 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
April 2017 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
April 2016 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
October 2015 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
March 2015 | Full Inspection
Location
Highfield Road, Hemsworth, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF9 4EG
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmCompass Community School Hemsworth
Independent · 380m away
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School
Primary · 549m away
West End Academy
Primary · 782m away
Grove Lea Primary School
Primary · 924m away
Brierley Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Primary · 1.9km away
King's Meadow Academy
Primary · 2.5km away
Questions parents ask
What is St Helen's CE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Helen's CE Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Helen's CE Primary School?
St Helen's CE Primary School currently has 217 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Helen's CE Primary School take?
St Helen's CE Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Helen's CE Primary School?
St Helen's CE Primary School is in Pontefract, WF9 4EG, in the Wakefield local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Helen's CE Primary School have a sixth form?
No, St Helen's CE Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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