St Helena School
URN: 137944 • Colchester CO3 3LE
Overview
- Name
- St Helena School
- URN
- 137944
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- THE SIGMA TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 59.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Fiona Pierson (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01206572253
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Sheepen Road, Colchester CO3 3LE
Summary
St Helena School is a mixed secondary academy located in Colchester, Essex, with a current enrolment of 987 students and a capacity of 1,000. The school aims to provide a supportive and inspiring environment for all pupils, ensuring they feel safe and valued as they transition from primary to secondary education. The ethos of the school is encapsulated in its motto: "Aspire · Believe · Achieve."
The curriculum at St Helena School is designed to offer a broad range of educational opportunities, encouraging students to explore their interests and develop their skills. The school places a strong emphasis on both academic achievement and personal development, fostering a culture of respect and collaboration among students and staff.
St Helena School actively engages with the local community, hosting various events and productions that promote student involvement and showcase their talents. The school is committed to supporting families, and parents are encouraged to reach out with any questions or concerns as their children embark on this important educational journey.
The curriculum at St Helena School is designed to offer a broad range of educational opportunities, encouraging students to explore their interests and develop their skills. The school places a strong emphasis on both academic achievement and personal development, fostering a culture of respect and collaboration among students and staff.
St Helena School actively engages with the local community, hosting various events and productions that promote student involvement and showcase their talents. The school is committed to supporting families, and parents are encouraged to reach out with any questions or concerns as their children embark on this important educational journey.
Useful links
- Governance (governance)
- Report Student Absence (sen)
- Events Calendar (calendar)
- Staff Portal (other)
- Student Portal (other)
- St Helena School (other)
- School Prospectus (other)
- CLICK HERE: To view our Year 7 Parent Information Booklet (other)
- Term Dates (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Colchester County High School for Girls (77.7)
- Colchester County High School for Girls (70.2)
- Colchester Royal Grammar School (70.2)
- The Gilberd School (70.2)
- The Stanway School (65.5)
Key details
- LA
- Essex
- Age range
- 11 - 16
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- THE SIGMA TRUST
- Capacity
- 1000
- Pupils
- 987
- Boys
- 498
- Girls
- 489
- FSM %
- 29.20
- Open date
- 2012-03-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2024-01-31
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Essex
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 987 | 498 | 489 | 1000 | 29.20 |
| 2024-09-11 | 995 | 510 | 485 | 1000 | 26.20 |
| 2023-09-11 | 990 | 521 | 469 | 1000 | 22.50 |
| 2022-09-11 | 990 | 521 | 469 | 1000 | 22.50 |
| 2021-09-11 | 972 | 501 | 471 | 1000 | 19.20 |
| 2020-09-11 | 970 | 483 | 487 | 1000 | 14.60 |
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