Hele's School
URN: 136557 • Plymouth PL7 4LT
Overview
- Name
- Hele's School
- URN
- 136557
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- WESTCOUNTRY SCHOOLS TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 67.7 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Justine Mason (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01752337193
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Seymour Road, Plymouth PL7 4LT
Summary
Hele's School is a mixed secondary academy located in Plymouth, with a current enrolment of 1,393 students and a capacity of 1,349. The school prides itself on academic excellence and fostering a supportive environment where every student is valued and encouraged to achieve their best. The ethos is built around high expectations for both staff and students, promoting a growth mindset that focuses on continuous improvement and personal development.
The curriculum at Hele's School is designed to provide a broad range of educational opportunities, ensuring that students can explore various interests and develop new skills. The school emphasizes the importance of both academic and extracurricular activities, aiming to engage students fully in their learning journey.
As part of the Westcountry Schools Trust, Hele's School benefits from a collaborative network of schools, enhancing the educational experience for its students. The school community is dedicated to creating a positive and memorable school experience, with a strong focus on inclusivity and personal growth. Parents are encouraged to engage with the school and participate in their child's educational journey.
The curriculum at Hele's School is designed to provide a broad range of educational opportunities, ensuring that students can explore various interests and develop new skills. The school emphasizes the importance of both academic and extracurricular activities, aiming to engage students fully in their learning journey.
As part of the Westcountry Schools Trust, Hele's School benefits from a collaborative network of schools, enhancing the educational experience for its students. The school community is dedicated to creating a positive and memorable school experience, with a strong focus on inclusivity and personal growth. Parents are encouraged to engage with the school and participate in their child's educational journey.
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- Term Dates and The School Day (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Devonport High School for Boys (70.2)
- Devonport High School for Boys (69.9)
- Plymouth High School for Girls (67.2)
- Plymouth High School for Girls (64.1)
- Devonport High School for Girls (64.0)
Key details
- LA
- Plymouth
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- WESTCOUNTRY SCHOOLS TRUST
- Capacity
- 1349
- Pupils
- 1393
- Boys
- 720
- Girls
- 673
- FSM %
- 16.20
- Open date
- 2011-04-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-03-23
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Devon
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1393 | 720 | 673 | 1349 | 16.20 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1386 | 718 | 668 | 1349 | 14.10 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1327 | 669 | 658 | 1349 | 11.80 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1327 | 669 | 658 | 1349 | 11.80 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1300 | 661 | 639 | 1349 | 9.20 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1243 | 626 | 617 | 1349 | 7.60 |
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