St Helen's Primary School
URN: 141819 • Ipswich IP4 2LT
Overview
- Name
- St Helen's Primary School
- URN
- 141819
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- ASSET EDUCATION
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 61.8 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Kate Hodgetts (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01473251333
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Woodbridge Road, Ipswich IP4 2LT
Summary
St Helen's Primary School and Nursery, located in Ipswich, Suffolk, is a mixed academy converter serving a diverse student population. Established in a historic Georgian building dating back to 1914, the school offers a nurturing environment that embraces cultural heritage. With a capacity for 472 pupils, it currently educates 451 children across two-form entry classes, each accommodating 30 students. Additionally, the school features a nursery for children aged 3 and 4, providing flexible all-day, morning, and afternoon sessions.
The school's ethos is centred around the principles of excellence, equality, equity, and empowerment. St Helen's is committed to ensuring that every child receives the support they need to thrive academically and socially. As part of the ASSET Education group, the school collaborates with other local institutions to enhance educational opportunities for all Suffolk children.
Under the leadership of Headteacher Mrs Kate Hodgetts and her team, St Helen's prioritises a supportive and inclusive learning environment. The school encourages community involvement and welcomes parents interested in volunteering or learning more about their children's education. For further information, parents can visit the school’s website or contact the administration directly.
The school's ethos is centred around the principles of excellence, equality, equity, and empowerment. St Helen's is committed to ensuring that every child receives the support they need to thrive academically and socially. As part of the ASSET Education group, the school collaborates with other local institutions to enhance educational opportunities for all Suffolk children.
Under the leadership of Headteacher Mrs Kate Hodgetts and her team, St Helen's prioritises a supportive and inclusive learning environment. The school encourages community involvement and welcomes parents interested in volunteering or learning more about their children's education. For further information, parents can visit the school’s website or contact the administration directly.
Useful links
- Equality Statement (other)
- Click here (other)
- Cookie Policy (other)
- ASSET Family Support (other)
Nearby alternatives
Key details
- LA
- Suffolk
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- ASSET EDUCATION
- Capacity
- 472
- Pupils
- 451
- Boys
- 249
- Girls
- 202
- FSM %
- 29.10
- Open date
- 2015-03-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-07-04
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Suffolk
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 451 | 249 | 202 | 472 | 29.10 |
| 2024-09-11 | 453 | 254 | 199 | 472 | 32.00 |
| 2023-09-11 | 455 | 243 | 212 | 472 | 20.20 |
| 2022-09-11 | 455 | 243 | 212 | 472 | 20.20 |
| 2021-09-11 | 440 | 241 | 199 | 472 | 19.10 |
| 2020-09-11 | 461 | 249 | 212 | 472 | 12.30 |
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