The short version
Above-average SATs results. 81% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 81% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- This is a Roman Catholic 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
81%
+19.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
19%
+11.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
+5.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 6 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, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 11 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 142
- Capacity
- 81%
- FSM
- 8.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- Head
- Mrs NICOLA WHITE (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Raven Avenue, Helmshore, Lancashire, BB4 4EZ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmHelmshore Primary School
Primary · Very close
Haslingden High School and Sixth Form
Secondary · 453m away
Haslingden Broadway Primary School
Primary · 641m away
Tor View Specialist Learning Community
Special school · 1.0km away
Tor View School
Academy · 1.0km away
Valley College
Special school · 1.0km away
Maple House School
Independent · 1.1km away
Haslingden Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
What is St Veronica's Roman Catholic Primary School, Helmshore's Ofsted rating?
St Veronica's Roman Catholic Primary School, Helmshore was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Veronica's Roman Catholic Primary School, Helmshore?
St Veronica's Roman Catholic Primary School, Helmshore currently has 142 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Veronica's Roman Catholic Primary School, Helmshore take?
St Veronica's Roman Catholic Primary School, Helmshore caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Veronica's Roman Catholic Primary School, Helmshore?
St Veronica's Roman Catholic Primary School, Helmshore is in BB4 4EZ, in the Lancashire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Veronica's Roman Catholic Primary School, Helmshore have a sixth form?
No, St Veronica's Roman Catholic Primary School, Helmshore does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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