How many pupils does St Helen's Church of England School have?

St Helen's Church of England School has 206 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does St Helen's Church of England School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

57% of pupils at St Helen's Church of England School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is St Helen's Church of England School part of an academy trust?

Yes — St Helen's Church of England School is part of ALUMNIS MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST.

Where is St Helen's Church of England School?

St Helen's Church of England School is located at Abbotsham, Bideford, Devon, EX39 5AP.

St Helen's Church of England School

Abbotsham, Bideford, Devon, EX39 5AP

Not rated

Not yet inspected

Not inspected

Ofsted

57%

KS2 expected

Primary

Phase

2–11

Ages

206

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy converter

Type

About St Helen's Church of England School

St Helen's Church of England School is an academy converter in Bideford, Devon, England, for pupils aged 2–11. It has 206 pupils on roll. The school has a Church of England religious character. It is part of ALUMNIS MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST. At the end of Key Stage 2, 57% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 11.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 1.5% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Devon →
School Type: Academy converter
Phase: Primary
Age Range: Ages 2–11
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 206 / 210 (98%)
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Church of England

Pupil profile

2023/24

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

11.8%

Free school meals

1.5%

EAL

2.4%

SEN support

14.6%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2023/24

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

SATs results (Key Stage 2)

57%

Expected standard (RWM)

Higher standard (RWM)

104

Avg reading score

102

Avg maths score

Attendance

3.9%

Overall absence

4.8%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

9.89

Teachers (FTE)

↑ +0.1 vs 2023/24

20.8

Pupils per teacher

↓ -0.5 vs 2023/24

2.83

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↑ +0.7 vs 2023/24

£48,262

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 14% on leadership pay

↑ +£8,996 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

Leadership (FTE)

→ 0.0 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£4,942

Spend per pupil

£6,325

Income per pupil

61%

Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address: Abbotsham, Bideford, Devon, EX39 5AP
Phone: 01237475276
Headteacher: Rebecca Northcott
Website: www.ash-sch.org/

Academy Trust

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is St Helen's Church of England School?: St Helen's Church of England School is an academy converter in Bideford, Devon, England, for pupils aged 2–11.
How many pupils does St Helen's Church of England School have?: St Helen's Church of England School has 206 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
How does St Helen's Church of England School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 57% of pupils at St Helen's Church of England School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Is St Helen's Church of England School part of an academy trust?: Yes — St Helen's Church of England School is part of ALUMNIS MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST.
Where is St Helen's Church of England School?: St Helen's Church of England School is located at Abbotsham, Bideford, Devon, EX39 5AP.

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