St Helen's Church of England School
98%
Capacity
206
Pupils
2.2x
Demand
About St Helen's Church of England School
St Helen's Church of England School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Torridge community, welcoming children from age 2 to 11. The school has 206 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (98% of 210 places).
Ofsted has rated St Helen's Church of England School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Rebecca Northcott, it falls under Devon local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 87% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 5% of schools nationally. Additionally, ranked 564th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 1st out of 21 in Torridge.
St Helen's Church of England School is a popular choice with families — it received 63 applications for 29 places, making it 2.2x oversubscribed. Of these, 32 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Helen's Church of England School include ICT Suite, Library, Gymnasium, Music Rooms, Forest School, Outdoor Playground, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Tennis, Dance, Football, Rounders and 1 more, as well as clubs including Science Club, Eco Club, Gardening, Drama and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 8.7%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Torridge, St Helen's Church of England School is one of the options available in the South West region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 2 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Abbotsham, Bideford, Torridge, EX39 5AP |
| Headteacher | Rebecca Northcott |
| Local Authority | Devon |
| Number of Pupils | 206 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 8.7% |
| School Capacity | 206 / 210 (98% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
9 Nov 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (9 Nov 2022): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 27 Feb 2013. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (87%)
564th of 13,686
Nationally
50th of 1,469
In South West
1st of 21
In Torridge
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
87%
Expected Standard
13%
Higher Standard
'22/23
66%
'23/24
87%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed29
63
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
32 families put this school as their 1st choice (51% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About St Helen's Church of England School
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Contact Information
Abbotsham, Bideford
Torridge, EX39 5AP
Journey to School
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