The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity.
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 57% meeting the expected standard
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- The school is at capacity (98% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
57%
-5.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
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.
7% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 16 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 13 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 206
- Capacity
- 98%
- FSM
- 8.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Devon
- Trust
- ALUMNIS MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Rebecca Northcott (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Abbotsham, Bideford, Devon, EX39 5AP
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
How many pupils attend St Helen's Church of England School?
St Helen's Church of England School currently has 206 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Helen's Church of England School take?
St Helen's Church of England School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Helen's Church of England School?
St Helen's Church of England School is in Bideford, EX39 5AP, in the Devon local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Helen's Church of England School have a sixth form?
No, St Helen's Church of England School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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