St Helena School
St Helena School is a secondary located in Essex, CO3 3LE. According to the most recent Ofsted inspection, the school has been rated Good. The school admits pupils aged 11 to 16. It currently has approximately 995 pupils on roll.
St Helena School is a co-educational (mixed) school. It is classified as a academy converter.
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School Information
Phase of Education: Secondary
School Type: Academy converter
Gender: Mixed
Ages Taught: 11 to 16
Boarding: No boarders
Nursery Provision: Not applicable
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Urban/Rural: (England/Wales) Urban city and town
Religious Diocese: Not applicable
Local Authority: Essex
Enrollment & Capacity
School Capacity: 1000
Number of Pupils: 995
Number of Boys: 510
Number of Girls: 485
Special Classes Code: 2
Percentage on Free School Meals: 26.2
Last Changed Date: 2025-04-29
Inspection Report Summary
About Ofsted inspection information
Overall inspection ratings shown here reflect data last updated in July 2025.
Support for displaying Ofsted's newer report card format will be added to this page in a future update.
Overall Effectiveness: Good
Category of Concern: N/A
Quality of Education: Good
Behaviour & Attitudes: Good
Personal Development: Good
Leadership & Management: Outstanding
Early Years Provision: Not Rated
Sixth Form Provision: Not Rated
Safeguarding Effective: Yes
Inspection Date: 2024-03-14
Full Ofsted Report: View on Ofsted Website
Contact
Headteacher: Pierson
Phone: 01206572253
Website: www.st-helena.essex.sch.uk
Location: Sheepen Road
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About Ofsted inspection information
Overall inspection ratings shown here reflect data last updated in July 2025. Support for displaying Ofsted's newer report card format will be added to the school page in a future update.
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Frequently Asked Questions about St Helena School
What is the Ofsted rating of St Helena School?
St Helena School has been rated Good by Ofsted in its most recent inspection.
What ages does St Helena School admit?
St Helena School admits pupils from age 11 to 16.
Is St Helena School a boys', girls', or mixed school?
St Helena School is a mixed school.
What type of school is St Helena School?
St Helena School is a academy converter offering secondary education.
What is the crime rate near St Helena School?
You can view detailed crime statistics for the area around St Helena School on this page. The data is sourced from the Police UK API and covers a 12-month rolling period.
Are there homes available near St Helena School?
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