St Helen's Church of England Primary School

URN: 113446 • Bideford EX39 5AP

Overview

Name
St Helen's Church of England Primary School
URN
113446
Type
Voluntary aided school
Phase
Primary
Status
Closed
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Church of England
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
65.0 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Zoe Batten (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
Website
Address
Abbotsham, Bideford EX39 5AP

Summary

St Helen's Church of England Primary School, located in Bideford, Devon, is a voluntary aided primary school with a capacity of 210 pupils. The school is known for its strong Christian ethos and commitment to creating a warm, inclusive environment. It emphasizes high expectations and character-building through an innovative curriculum that encourages children to become 'Inspiring Change Makers' by engaging with real-life issues.

The school's 'Curriculum 360' approach allows students to explore various subjects through exciting cross-curricular projects and enrichment experiences. St Helen's also places a strong emphasis on community involvement, welcoming support from families and local residents to enhance educational experiences. Daily acts of collective worship and engagement with St. Helen’s Church further enrich the school's Christian values.

Under the leadership of Headteacher Mrs. Rebecca Northcott, St Helen's has been recognized as an 'excellent' church school, reflecting its mission to foster kindness, learning, and community service among its students. The school operates from 8:50 AM to 3:30 PM, with a lunch break from 12:15 PM to 1:15 PM.

Key details

LA
Devon
Age range
2 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
210
Pupils
210
Boys
110
Girls
100
FSM %
2.90
Open date
1900-01-01
Close date
2018-09-30
Last Ofsted
2017-06-06
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Devon

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 210 110 100 210 2.90
2024-09-11 210 110 100 210 2.90
2023-09-11 210 110 100 210 2.90
2022-09-11 210 110 100 210 2.90
2021-09-11 210 110 100 210 2.90
2020-09-11 210 110 100 210 2.90

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