St Helen's Primary School

About St Helen's Primary School

St Helen's Primary School is an academy converter in Ipswich, Suffolk, England, for pupils aged 3–11. It has 451 pupils on roll. It is part of ASSET EDUCATION. At the end of Key Stage 2, 53% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 28% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 50.1% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Suffolk →

School Type

Academy converter

Phase

Primary

Age Range

Ages 3–11

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

451 / 472 (96%)

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

Has Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

Admissions Policy

Non-selective

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

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

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

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.

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

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.

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

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

Woodbridge Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP4 2LT

Phone

01473251333

Headteacher

Kate Hodgetts

Website

www.sthelensprimary.net

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is St Helen's Primary School?

St Helen's Primary School is an academy converter in Ipswich, Suffolk, England, for pupils aged 3–11.

How many pupils does St Helen's Primary School have?

St Helen's Primary School has 451 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

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

53% of pupils at St Helen's Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

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

Yes — St Helen's Primary School is part of ASSET EDUCATION.

Where is St Helen's Primary School?

St Helen's Primary School is located at Woodbridge Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP4 2LT.