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
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.
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.
Useful links
- Our Calendar (calendar)
- Term Dates (other)
- Welcome (other)
- Newsletter 10th September (other)
- Our Christian Foundation and Theological Underpinning (other)
- Our Spiritual Journey (other)
- Our School Virtual Tour (other)
- Our Christian Foundation (other)
Nearby alternatives
- St Helen's Church of England Primary School (65.0)
- Monkleigh Primary School (62.7)
- Appledore School (62.2)
- Woolsery Primary School (62.0)
- Hartland Primary School (61.5)
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
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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