How many pupils does Helme Church of England Academy have?

Helme Church of England Academy has 132 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Helme Church of England Academy's Ofsted rating?

Helme Church of England Academy was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (26 April 2022).

How does Helme Church of England Academy perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

77% of pupils at Helme Church of England Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Helme Church of England Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — Helme Church of England Academy is part of LEARNING ACCORD MULTI ACADEMY TRUST.

Where is Helme Church of England Academy?

Helme Church of England Academy is located at Helme, Holmfirth, Kirklees, HD9 5RW.

Helme Church of England Academy

Helme, Holmfirth, Kirklees, HD9 5RW

Good

Inspected 26 April 2022

Good

Ofsted

77%

KS2 expected

Primary

Phase

4–11

Ages

132

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy sponsor led

Type

About Helme Church of England Academy

Helme Church of England Academy is an academy sponsor led in Holmfirth, Kirklees, England, for pupils aged 4–11. It has 132 pupils on roll. The school has a Church of England religious character. It is part of LEARNING ACCORD MULTI ACADEMY TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (26 April 2022) rated it Good. At the end of Key Stage 2, 77% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 16.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 1.5% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Kirklees →
School Type: Academy sponsor led
Phase: Primary
Age Range: Ages 4–11
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 132 / 140 (94%)
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Church of England
Last Ofsted Inspection: 26 April 2022

Pupil profile

2023/24

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

16.9%

Free school meals

1.5%

EAL

7.6%

SEN support

27.3%

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)

77%

Expected standard (RWM)

Higher standard (RWM)

110

Avg reading score

105

Avg maths score

Attendance

4.2%

Overall absence

10.5%

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.

6.6

Teachers (FTE)

↓ -2.0 vs 2023/24

Pupils per teacher

↑ +5.1 vs 2023/24

6.24

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↑ +2.4 vs 2023/24

£44,246

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 29% on leadership pay

↑ +£6,277 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

Leadership (FTE)

↑ +1.0 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.

£7,534

Spend per pupil

£8,226

Income per pupil

44%

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: Helme, Holmfirth, Kirklees, HD9 5RW
Phone: 01484854524
Head Teacher: Gillian Spooner
Website: www.helmeschool.com

Academy Trust

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Helme Church of England Academy?: Helme Church of England Academy is an academy sponsor led in Holmfirth, Kirklees, England, for pupils aged 4–11.
How many pupils does Helme Church of England Academy have?: Helme Church of England Academy has 132 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Helme Church of England Academy's Ofsted rating?: Helme Church of England Academy was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (26 April 2022).
How does Helme Church of England Academy perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 77% of pupils at Helme Church of England Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Is Helme Church of England Academy part of an academy trust?: Yes — Helme Church of England Academy is part of LEARNING ACCORD MULTI ACADEMY TRUST.
Where is Helme Church of England Academy?: Helme Church of England Academy is located at Helme, Holmfirth, Kirklees, HD9 5RW.

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