Helme Church of England Academy

About Helme Church of England Academy

A warm and welcoming primary school nestled in the beautiful Holme Valley, with a focus on nurturing potential through a caring environment and high-quality teaching.

Key Facts

Head/Principal Gillian Spooner

Rating Breakdown

Based on published reviews

Safety & Security 4.5

Teaching Quality 5.0

Communication 4.5

Student Wellbeing 4.5

Facilities 4.5

School Workforce

Teacher and staff information • 2024-2025

Note: These figures are estimated based on national averages. Actual school-level data not yet available.

22.0:1

Pupil-Teacher Ratio

Good

6.0

Teachers (FTE)

Estimated workforce data based on GIAS enrollment and national average ratios. Academic year 2024-2025.

Primary School Results (Key Stage 2)

Exam performance data • 2023-2024

25.0%

Reading, Writing & Maths

Meeting expected standard

Data from DfE Performance Tables for academic year 2023-2024. Published January 2024. View full performance tables

Reviews 3

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Emily W Unconfirmed

Parent Sep 1, 2022

5.0

"A Home-from-Home for Our Child"

We've been so impressed with the welcoming atmosphere and commitment to the 'Dream, Believe, Achieve' ethos at Helme Church of England Academy. The Forest School program has been a highlight for our child, and we love the emphasis on outdoor learning and exploration. The staff are friendly and supportive, and we feel confident that our child is receiving a well-rounded education.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

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Hannah G Unconfirmed

Parent Jun 1, 2022

4.0

"A Mixed Bag, but Overall a Good Experience"

We've had a bit of a mixed experience at Helme Church of England Academy, but overall we're pleased with the education our child is receiving. The teaching staff are generally very supportive, and we appreciate the effort made to engage our child in learning. However, we've sometimes struggled with communications and would like to see more opportunities for parents to get involved in school life.

Safety & Wellbeing 4/5

Teaching & Learning 4/5

Communication 4/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 3/5

Facilities 4/5

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Rachel B Unconfirmed

Parent Mar 1, 2021

4.0

"Excellent School with a Heart of Gold"

Although our child has moved on to secondary school, we still keep in touch with the lovely staff at Helme Church of England Academy. We were blown away by the dedication to the core values of Humility, Endurance, Friendship, Peace, Compassion and Thankfulness, which really helped shape our child's character. The school's focus on mental wellbeing and the weekly Forest School sessions were also a highlight.

Safety & Wellbeing 4/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 4/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5

Facilities 4/5

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