St Helens Primary School
URN: 118169 • Ryde PO33 1XH
Overview
- Name
- St Helens Primary School
- URN
- 118169
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 61.3 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Carl Wake (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01983872442
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Broomlands Close, Ryde PO33 1XH
Summary
St Helens Primary School, located in Ryde on the Isle of Wight, is a community school that caters to a mixed-gender population of 93 pupils, with a capacity of 105. The school prides itself on fostering a strong community ethos, welcoming families from both the village and surrounding areas. Approximately 40% of the students come from St Helens, while others travel from Ryde, Sandown, and beyond, drawn by the school's safe and friendly environment.
Under the leadership of Headteacher Mr Carl Wake, who has been with the school since April 2018, St Helens Primary emphasizes values such as creativity, determination, and respect. The school offers a broad and balanced curriculum, incorporating diverse activities like wellbeing days, beach school, and community events, which engage students and enhance their learning experiences.
The school community is actively involved in supporting educational outcomes, with parents participating in events and the Friends of St Helens (FOSH) organizing various activities. The collaborative efforts of staff, governors, and families contribute to a nurturing atmosphere where pupils are encouraged to thrive academically and socially.
Under the leadership of Headteacher Mr Carl Wake, who has been with the school since April 2018, St Helens Primary emphasizes values such as creativity, determination, and respect. The school offers a broad and balanced curriculum, incorporating diverse activities like wellbeing days, beach school, and community events, which engage students and enhance their learning experiences.
The school community is actively involved in supporting educational outcomes, with parents participating in events and the Friends of St Helens (FOSH) organizing various activities. The collaborative efforts of staff, governors, and families contribute to a nurturing atmosphere where pupils are encouraged to thrive academically and socially.
Useful links
- Governors Minutes (governance)
- Governors (governance)
- Register of Governor Interests (governance)
- Governors Annual Statement (governance)
- SEN News (sen)
- View Calendar (calendar)
- PSHE (download)
- School Prospectus (download)
- Holiday Dates (download)
- Mental Health & Wellbeing (download)
Nearby alternatives
- Wootton Community Primary School (65.8)
- Binstead Primary School (65.3)
- Haylands Primary School (62.3)
- Greenmount Primary School (48.0)
- St Mary's Catholic Primary School (47.8)
Key details
- LA
- Isle of Wight
- Age range
- 5 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 105
- Pupils
- 93
- Boys
- 48
- Girls
- 45
- FSM %
- 20.40
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-10-11
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Isle of Wight
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 93 | 48 | 45 | 105 | 20.40 |
| 2024-09-11 | 94 | 47 | 47 | 105 | 18.10 |
| 2023-09-11 | 90 | 45 | 45 | 105 | 14.40 |
| 2022-09-11 | 90 | 45 | 45 | 154 | 14.40 |
| 2021-09-11 | 90 | 46 | 44 | 154 | 14.40 |
| 2020-09-11 | 95 | 49 | 46 | 154 | 8.40 |
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