Heltwate School
URN: 110948 • Peterborough PE3 8RL
Overview
- Name
- Heltwate School
- URN
- 110948
- Type
- Community special school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 53.9 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Alison Ashworth (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01733262878
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Heltwate, Peterborough PE3 8RL
Summary
Heltwate School is a community special school located in Peterborough, catering to mixed-gender pupils aged 4 to 19 with moderate to severe learning difficulties, including those with autism. The school prioritises a personalised approach to education, focusing on both academic and life skills to ensure that all students can thrive and become active members of their communities. With a capacity of 210 pupils, Heltwate currently serves 212 students, reflecting its commitment to inclusive education.
The curriculum at Heltwate extends beyond the national curriculum, emphasizing communication, social skills, and self-care. Students are encouraged to achieve accredited qualifications across various subjects, with their progress and achievements celebrated regularly. The school operates across three sites, with dedicated provisions for different age groups and needs, including a new specialist facility that opened in April 2023.
Heltwate School fosters strong relationships with pupils, parents, and the wider community, ensuring that all students are well-supported by a dedicated team of professionals. The school also promotes good attendance, rewarding students for their commitment to learning.
The curriculum at Heltwate extends beyond the national curriculum, emphasizing communication, social skills, and self-care. Students are encouraged to achieve accredited qualifications across various subjects, with their progress and achievements celebrated regularly. The school operates across three sites, with dedicated provisions for different age groups and needs, including a new specialist facility that opened in April 2023.
Heltwate School fosters strong relationships with pupils, parents, and the wider community, ensuring that all students are well-supported by a dedicated team of professionals. The school also promotes good attendance, rewarding students for their commitment to learning.
Useful links
- Governors (governance)
- SEND Information (sen)
- Absence from school (sen)
- Medication Consent Form (sen)
- Documents & Policies (other)
- Administration of Medication Policy (other)
- Complaints Policy (other)
- Accessibility and Equality Policy (other)
- Healthy Schools Policy (other)
- Admissions (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Iqra Academy (57.0)
- Sense College (55.7)
- Nene Gate (55.1)
- Marshfields School (52.8)
- The Peterborough School (50.2)
Key details
- LA
- Peterborough
- Age range
- 4 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 210
- Pupils
- 212
- Boys
- 161
- Girls
- 51
- FSM %
- 50.50
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2024-05-09
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Cambridgeshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 212 | 161 | 51 | 210 | 50.50 |
| 2024-09-11 | 212 | 163 | 49 | 210 | 50.80 |
| 2023-09-11 | 209 | 157 | 52 | 210 | 45.90 |
| 2022-09-11 | 209 | 157 | 52 | 210 | 45.90 |
| 2021-09-11 | 199 | 146 | 53 | 206 | 45.10 |
| 2020-09-11 | 196 | 149 | 47 | 202 | 41.50 |
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