# St Helen's Primary School — Ipswich, United Kingdom

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## At a glance

- **Type:** Primary
- **Parent rating:** 4.7/5 from 4 published reviews
- **Founded:** 1914
- **Principal:** Mrs Kate Hodgetts

## Contact

- **Address:** St. Helen's Primary School, Ipswich, United Kingdom
- **Phone:** 01473 251333
- **Website:** https://www.sthelensprimary.net
- **SchoolBrowse profile:** https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/ipswich/st-helens-primary-school-16528

## About

St. Helen's Primary School and Nursery is a wonderful 3 storey Georgian (1914) school set in the heart of Ipswich, serving a diverse population and embracing the cultural heritage this provides. We are a two-form entry primary school, with 30 pupils in each class. Our core value is Equity - we believe that everyone can thrive if they are given the support they need, when they need it.

## Official rankings

- **Ofsted (Leadership and Management):** Good — Mar 2012
- **Ofsted (Overall Effectiveness):** Good — Mar 2012

## Recent parent reviews

- **5/5** — Fabulous School Experience: We moved to Ipswich last year and were hesitant about choosing a new school for our child. But St Helen's has been a game-changer. The facilities are lovely, the staff are so friendly and engaging, and the emphasis on equity and empowerment really resonates with us. My child loves going to school every day! *(Sep 2022)*
- **4/5** — Great School, Some Areas for Improvement: My child has settled really well at St Helen's. We love the school's commitment to equity and the friendly staff. However, we've found the communication with the school to be a bit patchy at times. And the drop-off and pick-up times can be a bit chaotic. Still, overall we're very happy. *(Mar 2022)*
- **5/5** — Outstanding School Experience: Our child has had an absolutely fantastic time at St Helen's. The school's values of excellence and empowerment have really made a difference, and the teachers are all so passionate and dedicated. My child loves the variety of clubs and activities, and we've made some wonderful friends at the school. *(Jan 2022)*
- **5/5** — Exceptional Education: My child thrived during their time at St Helen's. The teachers were always approachable and supportive, and the school's values of excellence and empowerment really made a difference. We loved the variety of extracurricular activities and the sense of community. We miss it so much! *(Jun 2021)*

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