Ofsted
We are proud of our recent Ofsted report in February 2023 where we were judged Good in all areas! Please see our report here - St Helen's CE Primary Ofsted Report
Key Quotations:
"St Helen’s Church of England Primary School broadens pupils’ horizons and ignites their curiosity in learning. From the youngest to the oldest pupils in school, all are welcomed into the family that is ‘St Helen’s’."
"If you are a pupil at St Helen’s, then you are a reader. Reading is part of the DNA of the school. Reading begins in the first days of school in the early years and is never left behind as pupils progress to the end of Year 6."
"Leaders pay particular attention to the development of language and communication skills in the early years. The engagement between staff and children is meaningful."
"Leaders have designed a curriculum that is broad, balanced and relevant to their pupils. The essential knowledge and important vocabulary in different subjects are clear. Teachers have strong subject knowledge."
"Support for pupils who have additional needs is well planned. Leaders are nimble and quick to adapt to the needs of their children. They ensure there is no lost
learning when specific support takes place away from the whole class."
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SIAMS
We have recently had our SIAMS inspection this academic year and we are pleased to secure a J1 where:
'The inspection findings indicate that St Helen’s is living up to its foundation as a Church school.'
Key Quotations:
"The Christian vision is deeply embedded and lived out across all aspects of school life. This results in an exceptionally compassionate, supportive and professional community defined by its Christian distinctiveness. Senior leaders and governors, with the unwavering support of the Academy Trust (MAT), are totally committed to making the Christian vision a lived reality."
"The vision ‘to be the strong foundation and stable rock to all who are fragile, vulnerable and have Rraumatic lives’ is central to the life of this vibrant school."
"Worship is the heartbeat of St Helens’ and is a strong expression of the vision. It is fully inclusive and offers people a safe and place to worship, reflect and pray."
"The vision epitomises leaders’ aspirations for this community to flourish in every possible way. It leads to collaborations with a range of organisations including outside agencies, local charities, businesses and the local church."
"Inspired by the stable rock as a foundation, collective worship is joyous. Leaders creatively plan a variety of worship experiences, embracing a breadth of Church traditions. Adults and pupils value coming together to sing, respond, reflect or pray."
Please read our report which outlines how our school vision is very much part of our school:
