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St Helen's Catholic Primary School
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St Helen's Catholic Primary School
- Primary
- Southend-on-Sea SS0 7AY
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Youngest pupils become accurate and confident readers. Phonics programme is well taught.
Success of the Curriculum: Pupils learn well in many subjects, developing detailed knowledge.
Areas Needing Improvement: In a small number of subjects, pupils do not develop a detailed knowledge.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils are catching up rapidly due to expert support.
Support for Falling Behind: Extra support is expertly delivered and precisely matched to needs.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well; lessons are rarely disturbed.
Support for SEND Pupils: Provision is effective but lacks clear oversight on performance.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Bullying is rare and concerns are quickly addressed by adults.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Regular training helps staff identify risks; curriculum teaches online safety.
Parent Feedback: Information from Ofsted Parent View is considered before inspections.
Extracurricular Activities: Wide range of clubs, trips and visits; pupils raise money for charities.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers welcome managerial support; workload considered.
Impact on Student Progress: Assessment information used to adapt future lessons effectively.
Teaching Staff Challenges: New teachers receive high-quality support and guidance.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Teachers receive appropriate training to improve practice.
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St Helen's Catholic Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Roman Catholic school located in Essex, East of England.
It has 421 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 22 : 1.
At this school, 65% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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The oldest Catholic primary school in Southend, St. Helen's, has been operating out of its current location since 1973.
Our school is increasing from one class each year group to two classrooms per year group, which is an exciting moment for us.
We will introduce two reception classes in September 2015, and by 2021, we will fully transition to a two-form entrance system with a total of 14 classes.
We'll keep working to make St. Helen's Catholic Primary School a welcoming neighbourhood where everyone is respected.
The design of our new building has included input from students, staff, governors, and parents/caregivers.
The term "RESPECT" serves as the cornerstone of everything we do and is reflected in our mission statement, which was developed by the students.
We believe St. Helen's is a thriving, multi-cultural community where 61% of our students are able to communicate in at least one language other than English.
At each assembly for the entire school, we now greet each other in at least 14 different languages, including sign language.
We have learned these good mornings from our students at St. Helen's, where we are all students.
We value studying outside of the classroom, therefore we frequently take trips and make good use of our expansive grounds.
Our school places a high value on prayer, and every day starts with either an assembly or a prayer service in class.
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Our school is increasing from one class each year group to two classrooms per year group, which is an exciting moment for us.
We will introduce two reception classes in September 2015, and by 2021, we will fully transition to a two-form entrance system with a total of 14 classes.
We'll keep working to make St. Helen's Catholic Primary School a welcoming neighbourhood where everyone is respected.
The design of our new building has included input from students, staff, governors, and parents/caregivers.
The term "RESPECT" serves as the cornerstone of everything we do and is reflected in our mission statement, which was developed by the students.
We believe St. Helen's is a thriving, multi-cultural community where 61% of our students are able to communicate in at least one language other than English.
At each assembly for the entire school, we now greet each other in at least 14 different languages, including sign language.
We have learned these good mornings from our students at St. Helen's, where we are all students.
We value studying outside of the classroom, therefore we frequently take trips and make good use of our expansive grounds.
Our school places a high value on prayer, and every day starts with either an assembly or a prayer service in class.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
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B+
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| Ofset report | Good | - | Good |
| Age range | 4-11 | 3-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 22.4 | - | 18.7 |
| Proficient Math | 105 | - | 103 |
| Proficient Read | 104 | - | 105 |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Primary Exam Result
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 105 | 100 | 97 |
| Reading | 104 | 100 | 98 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 65% | 56.67% | 55.92% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% | 9.2% | 7.4% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 0.5 | Average |
| Writing | 1.6 | Above Average |
| Maths | 2 | Above Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 109 | 94 | 96 |
| Reading | 106 | 97 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 73% | 62.24% | 60.39% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 20% | 12.45% | 9.69% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 2.5 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1.2 | Above Average |
| Maths | 4.2 | Well Above Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 24th Jul 2025 - 2nd Sep 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 3rd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 23rd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
22 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St Helen's Catholic Primary School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1