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St Helen's Church of England School

Torridge, EX39 5APPrimaryAges 2–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Nov 2022
KS2 Results
87%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.1×
Oversubscribed
32 1st-choice / 29 places
Ranking
🏆Top 5%
#564 of 13,686 nationally

About St Helen's Church of England School

Parents considering St Helen’s Church of England School will find strong signals that the school is well-regarded locally. In its most recent admissions round for 2025/26, the school was oversubscribed with a ratio of 2.17 applicants per place, receiving 63 total applications for just 29 spots. Of those, 32 families put it as their first preference, and 27 first-preference offers were made. While the school does not publish a formal parent satisfaction survey, the high demand suggests a positive reputation among local families. The school is a state primary for mixed genders aged 2 to 11, with a Church of England character, and is led by headteacher Rebecca Northcott. It currently has 206 pupils against a capacity of 210, so it is running nearly full. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 8.7%, which is relatively low, indicating a broadly affluent intake.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range2 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressAbbotsham, Bideford, Torridge, EX39 5AP
HeadteacherRebecca Northcott
Local AuthorityDevon
Number of Pupils206
Free School Meals (FSM)8.7%
School Capacity206 / 210 (98% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

9 Nov 2022
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Latest monitoring visit (9 Nov 2022): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 27 Feb 2013. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

7
ICT SuiteLibraryGymnasiumMusic RoomsForest SchoolOutdoor PlaygroundChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

TennisDanceFootballRoundersCross Country

Clubs & Activities

Science ClubEco ClubGardeningDramaBook Club

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingPhysicalLearning Difficulty

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

09:00 – 15:15

Breakfast club

07:30-08:15

Source: ash-sch.org. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About St Helen's Church of England School

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