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St Helen's CE Primary School

Wakefield, WF9 4EGPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Feb 2023
KS2 Results
69%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.8×
Not oversubscribed
23 1st-choice / 27 places
Ranking
#4,696
of 13,686 nationally

About St Helen's CE Primary School

St Helen's CE Primary School in Wakefield is a Church of England state primary that currently teaches 217 pupils, well within its capacity of 270. The school serves a community with a notably high level of disadvantage: 47.7% of its pupils are eligible for free school meals, more than double the national average for primary schools. Demand for places is strong — for the 2025/26 intake, the school received 45 applications for just 27 places, making it oversubscribed with a ratio of 1.67 applicants per place. Of those 45 applications, 23 were first-preference choices, and all 23 were offered a place, suggesting that while the school is popular, it is not yet impossible to get into for families who prioritise it. The school also offers nursery provision for children from age three, which may be a practical draw for local families looking for a single-site early years to Year 6 journey.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressHighfield Road, Pontefract, Wakefield, WF9 4EG
HeadteacherRob Harvey
Local AuthorityWakefield
Number of Pupils217
Free School Meals (FSM)47.7%
School Capacity217 / 270 (80% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

7 Feb 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 22 Mar 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
LibraryPlaying FieldsSports HallGymnasiumOutdoor PlaygroundSensory RoomICT SuiteChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

9

Sports

FootballCricketDanceGymnasticsSwimmingAthletics

Clubs & Activities

GardeningCodingBook Club

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

SEND Support

Mental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning Difficulty

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

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St Helen's CE 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.