St Helen's Church of England School

URN: 145769 • Bideford EX39 5AP

Overview

Name
St Helen's Church of England School
URN
145769
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Church of England
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
ALUMNIS MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
60.7 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Rebecca Northcott (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01237475276
Website
Visit
Address
Abbotsham, Bideford EX39 5AP

Summary

St Helen's Church of England School, located in Bideford, Devon, is a mixed primary academy with a current enrolment of 206 pupils, slightly below its capacity of 210. The school is part of the Alumnis Multi-Academy Trust and is known for its strong Christian ethos, which underpins its educational approach. The school emphasizes inclusivity and character development, aiming to foster a supportive environment where children can thrive academically and socially.

The curriculum at St Helen's is designed to be innovative and engaging, featuring cross-curricular projects that encourage students to explore real-life issues and become 'Inspiring Change Makers.' The school's 'Curriculum 360' offers diverse learning experiences, complemented by enrichment activities that promote character education. Daily collective worship and community engagement further enhance the students' understanding of Christian values and their role in society.

St Helen's actively collaborates with families and the local community, valuing their contributions to the educational experience. The school has received positive recognition for its commitment to high standards and its mission to improve the educational and life experiences of all its students.

Key details

LA
Devon
Age range
2 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
ALUMNIS MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
210
Pupils
206
Boys
103
Girls
103
FSM %
8.70
Open date
2018-10-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2022-11-09
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Devon

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 206 103 103 210 8.70
2024-09-11 208 104 104 210 7.20
2023-09-11 210 111 99 210 6.70
2022-09-11 210 111 99 210 6.70
2021-09-11 212 113 99 212 7.10
2020-09-11 210 115 95 210 3.80

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