The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2019).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 73% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2019
- 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
73%
+11.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
3%
-5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 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, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 17 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 207
- Capacity
- 99%
- FSM
- 3.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- South Gloucestershire
- Head
- Mr Kelvin Chappell/Mrs Julie Simpson (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection: Outstanding
December 2019 | School Inspection
Short inspection
June 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
January 2015 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
April 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
January 2013 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2011 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
November 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
May 2003 | Full Inspection
Location
Greenhill, Alveston, Bristol, BS35 2QX
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is St Helen's Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Helen's Church of England Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in January 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Helen's Church of England Primary School?
St Helen's Church of England Primary School currently has 207 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Helen's Church of England Primary School take?
St Helen's Church of England Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Helen's Church of England Primary School?
St Helen's Church of England Primary School is in Bristol, BS35 2QX, in the South Gloucestershire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Helen's Church of England Primary School have a sixth form?
No, St Helen's Church of England Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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