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
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.
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.
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Nearby alternatives
- Monkleigh Primary School (62.7)
- Appledore School (62.2)
- Woolsery Primary School (62.0)
- Hartland Primary School (61.5)
- St Helen's Church of England School (60.7)
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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