St Helen's CE Primary School
URN: 139573 • Pontefract WF9 4EG
Overview
- Name
- St Helen's CE Primary School
- URN
- 139573
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Church of England
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- ENHANCE ACADEMY TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 46.0 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Lee Swift (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01977617955
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Highfield Road, Pontefract WF9 4EG
Summary
St Helen's CE Primary School, located in Pontefract, Wakefield, is a mixed academy sponsor-led institution with a current enrolment of 217 pupils, out of a capacity of 270. The school prides itself on its Christian values, aiming to nurture each child's unique qualities while fostering academic and social development. The ethos of the school is encapsulated in its commitment to providing a supportive and caring environment for all students.
The curriculum at St Helen's is designed to be comprehensive and engaging, covering a wide range of subjects including English, Maths, Science, and the Arts, as well as promoting British values and personal development through PSHE. The school also offers extracurricular activities and wraparound childcare, ensuring that children have opportunities for enrichment beyond the classroom.
With a significant percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals (47.70%), St Helen's is dedicated to supporting the diverse needs of its community. The school actively engages with parents and local organisations, fostering a collaborative approach to education and well-being. For more information, parents can visit the school's website or contact the administration directly.
The curriculum at St Helen's is designed to be comprehensive and engaging, covering a wide range of subjects including English, Maths, Science, and the Arts, as well as promoting British values and personal development through PSHE. The school also offers extracurricular activities and wraparound childcare, ensuring that children have opportunities for enrichment beyond the classroom.
With a significant percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals (47.70%), St Helen's is dedicated to supporting the diverse needs of its community. The school actively engages with parents and local organisations, fostering a collaborative approach to education and well-being. For more information, parents can visit the school's website or contact the administration directly.
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Key details
- LA
- Wakefield
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- ENHANCE ACADEMY TRUST
- Capacity
- 270
- Pupils
- 217
- Boys
- 115
- Girls
- 102
- FSM %
- 47.70
- Open date
- 2013-07-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-02-08
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- West Yorkshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 217 | 115 | 102 | 270 | 47.70 |
| 2024-09-11 | 211 | 119 | 92 | 270 | 46.30 |
| 2023-09-11 | 247 | 143 | 104 | 270 | 43.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 247 | 143 | 104 | 270 | 43.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 255 | 145 | 110 | 270 | 38.80 |
| 2020-09-11 | 239 | 133 | 106 | 270 | 34.70 |
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