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St Helen's Catholic Primary School
Goodgraded 04/05/2023Ages 5–11119 pupilsFaithRoman Catholic
St Helen's Catholic Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 5 to 11 in Barnsley. It has a Roman Catholic religious character. The school has around 119 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 04/05/2023, St Helen's Catholic Primary School was judged Good. Families comparing primary schools in Barnsley can view St Helen's Catholic Primary School's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted & inspectionGood
Latest graded inspection
Last inspected 04/05/2023. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points2 strengths · 0 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Reading scaled score
Maths scaled score
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
Primary results — Key Stage 2Above average
Expected standard (RWM)65%
England avg 59%
Higher standard (RWM)9%
England avg 7%
Reading scaled score104
100 = expected standard
Maths scaled score103
100 = expected standard
DfE, 2023/24
Pupil intake40.5%
Free school meals40.5%
England avg 24.0%
English not first language4.8%
England avg 18.8%
Places filled83%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing91.9%
Attendance91.9%
England avg 94.5%
Pupils per teacher15.9
England avg 20.9
Persistent absence22.4%
England avg 14.3%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
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