Helmshore Primary School

URN: 119195 • Rossendale BB4 4JW

Overview

Name
Helmshore Primary School
URN
119195
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
66.7 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Christine Myers (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01706213756
Website
Visit
Address
Gregory Fold, Rossendale BB4 4JW

Summary

Helmshore Primary School is a community school located in Rossendale, Lancashire, catering to a mixed-gender population of 385 pupils, with a capacity for 414. The school is committed to high educational standards, achieving above-average attainment in English and mathematics by the end of Year 6. The leadership team, under the headteacher, focuses on individual pupil needs, ensuring that all students make rapid progress from their starting points.

The school places significant emphasis on the partnership between parents and educators, recognising the vital role parents play in their children's education. Helmshore Primary encourages parental involvement and feedback through platforms like Parent View, fostering a collaborative environment for student development.

In addition to a strong academic focus, Helmshore Primary offers various extracurricular activities, including after-school clubs and a dedicated Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) department. The school aims to create a supportive community atmosphere, enhancing the educational experience for all pupils.

Key details

LA
Lancashire
Age range
5 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
414
Pupils
385
Boys
181
Girls
204
FSM %
7.30
Open date
Close date
Last Ofsted
2024-01-31
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Lancashire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 385 181 204 414 7.30
2024-09-11 393 189 204 414 8.10
2023-09-11 413 198 215 414 6.30
2022-09-11 413 198 215 414 6.30
2021-09-11 410 193 217 414 6.10
2020-09-11 411 197 214 414 5.10

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