St Helen's Church of England Primary School has closed (Monday 31 August 2026).
It became an academy, which has a new school record. The school at this address is now St Helen's Church of England Primary School.
St Helen's Church of England Primary School, Bristol
St Helen's Church of England Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Bristol. It has a Church of England religious character. It was rated Outstanding at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in December 2019. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in January 2025 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 42nd-highest of the 198 schools in Bristol with published results, and 3,408th of 14,452 across England. It was 98% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Outstanding (2019)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- In line with England
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 80 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to South Gloucestershire (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 8 Oct 2026
St Helen's Church of England Primary School in detail
Results
In 2025, 83% of Year 6 pupils at St Helen's Church of England Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 87% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 76% and 76% in South Gloucestershire and 77% and 75% across England.
Results were similar in 2024 (96% in reading, 78% in maths).
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at St Helen's Church of England Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 25 families put St Helen's Church of England Primary School as their first choice and 66 named it as one of their preferences, for 28 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Admissions history and your chances at St Helen's Church of England Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to St Helen's Church of England Primary School are St Helen's Church of England Primary School (under 0.1 miles); Gillingstool Primary School (1.5 miles, 75% reading, 75% maths); Crossways Infant School (1.9 miles); and St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Thornbury (1.9 miles, Outstanding, 71% reading, 79% maths).
St Helen's Church of England Primary School's 2025 results were higher than all 2 of them.
St Helen's Church of England Primary SchoolGillingstool Primary SchoolCrossways Infant SchoolSt Mary's Church of England Primary School, Thornbury
What parents say
47 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about St Helen's Church of England Primary School (as of September 2025): 94% would recommend the school, 92% say their child is happy there and 50% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that their child does well at the school (98%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (50%).
Who goes there
7.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 10.7% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (81%), Mixed (9%) and Asian (6%).
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of St Helen's Church of England Primary School.
2 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Alveston Church (sw-bound), 140 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 3 crimes within a mile of the school, most often other crime. That is well below the typical figure around schools in South Gloucestershire (116).
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, St Helen's Church of England Primary School issued 4 suspensions, 1.9 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; Ofsted Parent View; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoThis judgement is from December 2019, 6 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's January 2025 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
St Helen's is a happy, friendly school where pupils form strong relationships and enjoy learning. Reading is a particular strength, with pupils achieving high results in national tests thanks to well-trained staff. The school offers a broad curriculum and enriching activities including clubs, sports tournaments, and residential trips that help pupils develop independence, teamwork, and leadership skills.
Key Strengths
- Reading is a particular strength with well-trained staff and high outcomes in national tests
- Pupils develop strong leadership skills through roles like Reception Buddies and house captains
- A wide range of clubs and sports activities help pupils develop new interests and understand teamwork
- The school has effective systems for identifying pupils with SEND and provides good emotional support through 'The Nest'
- Teachers present new information clearly and use effective questioning to check understanding
Areas for Improvement
- Some pupils receive work that does not match the high ambition of the curriculum, limiting what they can learn
- Support for pupils with SEND is inconsistent - some with learning needs do not receive the support outlined in their individual plans
- Some pupils with SEND lack the resources needed to access the curriculum effectively
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with staff making appropriate checks and maintaining a positive culture that puts pupils' interests first.
Extracurricular Activities
Clubs, sports tournaments, residential trips, reading plane activities, school grounds maintenance activities, breakfast provision
St Helen's Church of England Primary School has maintained the high standards from its previous outstanding inspection. The school is a happy, friendly place where pupils behave well, enjoy learning, and benefit from a broad, ambitious curriculum.
At a Glance
7.8%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
47 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View, responses as at September 2025 - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 96% to 83% (2024 to 2025). Maths has improved from 78% to 87% (2024 to 2025). Writing has remained stable at around 80% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
29.3
Avg class size
28.0
Infant (KS1)
30.0
KS2
6
Total classes
2 classes with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with St Helen's Church of England Primary School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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You apply to the council where you live. St Helen's Church of England Primary School is in South Gloucestershire; for families living there:
Apply to South Gloucestershire for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Commute and house prices
Your chances of a place at St Helen's Church of England Primary School
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
98%
Near capacity
206 pupils
210 places
4 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Bristol
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Bristol
Across South Gloucestershire council
Places available
3,640
Applications
3,033
Got 1st preference
92.8%
Got preferred school
98.3%
All primary applications across South Gloucestershire council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Every first choice offered
Inspection History(9)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
24
SEN Support
7
EHC Plans
15.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
206
Total Pupils
107
Boys
99
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
10
Teachers
20.6:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£49,887
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,047
Per pupil
£1128k
Total funding
£15k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
4.4%
Overall absence
10.8%
Persistent absence
185
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Questions parents ask about St Helen's Church of England Primary School
What are SATs results like at St Helen's Church of England Primary School?
Of the pupils at St Helen's Church of England Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 83% reached the expected standard in reading and 87% did so in maths.
What is St Helen's Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Helen's Church of England Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in January 2025, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in December 2019, it was rated Outstanding.
What is the catchment area for St Helen's Church of England Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When St Helen's Church of England Primary School is oversubscribed, South Gloucestershire allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at St Helen's Church of England Primary School?
St Helen's Church of England Primary School was close to full in 2025, at 98% of its capacity.
How big are the classes at St Helen's Church of England Primary School?
Classes at St Helen's Church of England Primary School average 29.3 pupils (2025/26). 2 classes have more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to St Helen's Church of England Primary School?
St Helen's Church of England Primary School has around 206 pupils on roll. 8% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at St Helen's Church of England Primary School?
4.4% of sessions were missed at St Helen's Church of England Primary School in 2024/25. 10.8% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to St Helen's Church of England Primary School?
Apply through South Gloucestershire's coordinated admissions process, naming St Helen's Church of England Primary School on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
Where is St Helen's Church of England Primary School?
St Helen's Church of England Primary School is at Greenhill, Alveston, Bristol, BS35 2QX.