Is St Helen's Primary School a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 8 June 2022. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded D, 173rd of 210 primary schools in Cambridgeshire. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are St Helen's Primary School's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 55% of pupils at St Helen's Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at St Helen's Primary School?

Applications for Reception places at St Helen's Primary School starting in September 2027 close on 15 January 2027. You apply through the council where you live, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 16 April 2027 (or the next working day).

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St Helen's Primary School

Colne Road, Bluntisham, Huntingdon, PE28 3NY

Local ranking173rd of 210 primary schools in Cambridgeshire

Ofsted: Good

Primary

Phase

210

Capacity

4-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 8 June 2022.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 55.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 3.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 65.0%
Writing (Expected): 65.0%
Maths (Expected): 65.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 68.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 104.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 101.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 104.0
Cohort Size: 31

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 188
Boys: 89 (48%)
Girls: 97 (52%)
Capacity: 210 (89% full)
SEND: 14.4%
FSM Eligible: 12.2%
EAL: 1.6%
SEN with EHC Plan: 0.5%
SEN Support: 13.8%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 21.9:1
Teachers (FTE): 8.6
Budget per Pupil: £5,984/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 3.3% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 5.0% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Foundation school
Phase: Primary
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 92.4%
White Other: 2.7%
Mixed Other: 2.7%
Mixed White & Asian: 1.1%
Asian Other: 0.5%
Black Other: 0.5%

92.4%

White British

2.7%

White Other

2.7%

Mixed Other

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01487841468

office@st-helens.cambs.sch.uk

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Colne Road

Huntingdon, East of England

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Administrative

URN: 110888
UKPRN: 10077491
Establishment No.: 5200

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