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St Helen's Catholic Primary School

Barnsley, S74 9DLPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
May 2023
KS2 Results
65%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
10 1st-choice / 11 places
Ranking
#5,932
of 13,686 nationally

About St Helen's Catholic Primary School

St Helen's Catholic Primary School sits within the Barnsley local authority, a mixed state primary for children aged 3 to 11. It is one of 77 primary schools in the area and, based on its Key Stage 2 results, ranks 34th out of 70 schools in the LA, placing it in the top half locally. Its nearest outstanding-rated primary is Hunningley Primary Academy, 4.6 km away, which also ranks among the top three peers in the authority alongside Hoylandswaine Primary School and Thurgoland Church of England Primary School. The school is Roman Catholic in character and led by headteacher Natalie Kelly. It is relatively small, with 119 pupils against a capacity of 150, and a high proportion of pupils — 42 per cent — are eligible for free school meals. The school also offers nursery provision for younger children.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterRoman Catholic
AddressWest Street, Barnsley, Barnsley, S74 9DL
HeadteacherNatalie Kelly
Local AuthorityBarnsley
Number of Pupils119
Free School Meals (FSM)42.0%
School Capacity119 / 150 (79% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

4 May 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Latest monitoring visit (4 May 2023): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 8 Feb 2018. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
Sports HallICT SuitePlaying FieldsMusic RoomsGymnasiumForest SchoolLibraryChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

9

Sports

GymnasticsCross CountryRoundersNetballDance

Clubs & Activities

DramaBook ClubFilm ClubChoir

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearing

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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St Helen's Catholic Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.