Is Helmsley Community Primary School a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 30 January 2024. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded B, 29th of 280 primary schools in North Yorkshire. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Helmsley Community Primary School's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 76% of pupils at Helmsley Community Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at Helmsley Community Primary School?

Applications for Reception places at Helmsley Community 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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Helmsley Community Primary School

Carlton Lane, Helmsley, York, YO62 5HB

Local ranking29th of 280 primary schools in North Yorkshire

Ofsted: Good

Primary

Phase

168

Capacity

2-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 30 January 2024.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 76.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 10.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 86.0%
Writing (Expected): 83.0%
Maths (Expected): 79.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 83.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 108.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 106.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 106.0
Cohort Size: 29

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 163
Boys: 87 (49%)
Girls: 90 (51%)
Capacity: 168 (105% full)
SEND: 11.7%
FSM Eligible: 12.1%
EAL: 3.1%
SEN with EHC Plan: 1.2%
SEN Support: 10.4%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 19.5:1
Teachers (FTE): 8.4
Budget per Pupil: £6,360/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 5.0% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 12.8% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy converter
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Does not apply
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 89.0%
White Other: 6.8%
Mixed White & Asian: 2.5%
Mixed White & Black African: 1.2%
Mixed Other: 0.6%

89.0%

White British

6.8%

White Other

2.5%

Mixed White & Asian

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01439770783

clamb@helmsley-alt.uk

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Carlton Lane

York, Yorkshire and the Humber

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Administrative

URN: 148376
UKPRN: 10087563
Establishment No.: 2236
Trust: ARETÉ LEARNING TRUST

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