What did Ofsted judge St Helen's Catholic Primary School's overall effectiveness to be?

Ofsted judged St Helen's Catholic Primary School's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in January 2018 (last graded inspection), and an ungraded inspection in May 2023 confirmed it, on Ofsted's own scale.

How many pupils attend St Helen's Catholic Primary School?

St Helen's Catholic Primary School has 126 pupils on roll.

What ages does St Helen's Catholic Primary School take?

St Helen's Catholic Primary School admits pupils aged 3 to 11.

Where is St Helen's Catholic Primary School located?

St Helen's Catholic Primary School is located in Barnsley, S74 9DL, Barnsley.

How do I apply to St Helen's Catholic Primary School?

St Helen's Catholic Primary School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.

Does St Helen's Catholic Primary School have a religious character?

Yes — St Helen's Catholic Primary School has a religious character of Roman Catholic. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.

How far from St Helen's Catholic Primary School were places offered?

The furthest place offered at St Helen's Catholic Primary School for 2024-25 (Reception) was 1.027 miles from the school. The council's figures don't show whether anyone was refused, so it may not have been a cut-off.

What is the largest ethnic background at St Helen's Catholic Primary School?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 81% of pupils at St Helen's Catholic Primary School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

St Helen's Catholic Primary School: Ofsted & Catchment 2026

How far did offers reach?

1.027miles

was the furthest place offered for 2024-25 (Reception). The council's figures don't show whether anyone was refused, so it may not have been a cut-off.

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St Helen's Catholic Primary School: key facts

What did Ofsted judge St Helen's Catholic Primary School's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged St Helen's Catholic Primary School's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in January 2018 (last graded inspection), and an ungraded inspection in May 2023 confirmed it, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend St Helen's Catholic Primary School?: St Helen's Catholic Primary School has 126 pupils on roll.
What ages does St Helen's Catholic Primary School take?: St Helen's Catholic Primary School admits pupils aged 3 to 11.
Where is St Helen's Catholic Primary School located?: St Helen's Catholic Primary School is located in Barnsley, S74 9DL, Barnsley.
How do I apply to St Helen's Catholic Primary School?: St Helen's Catholic Primary School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.
Does St Helen's Catholic Primary School have a religious character?: Yes — St Helen's Catholic Primary School has a religious character of Roman Catholic. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.
How far from St Helen's Catholic Primary School were places offered?: The furthest place offered at St Helen's Catholic Primary School for 2024-25 (Reception) was 1.027 miles from the school. The council's figures don't show whether anyone was refused, so it may not have been a cut-off.
What is the largest ethnic background at St Helen's Catholic Primary School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 81% of pupils at St Helen's Catholic Primary School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How far did offers reach?

1.027miles

was the furthest place offered for 2024-25 (Reception). The council's figures don't show whether anyone was refused, so it may not have been a cut-off.

Last distance offered at St Helen's Catholic Primary School, year by year →

St Helen's Catholic Primary School: key facts

What did Ofsted judge St Helen's Catholic Primary School's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged St Helen's Catholic Primary School's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in January 2018 (last graded inspection), and an ungraded inspection in May 2023 confirmed it, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend St Helen's Catholic Primary School?: St Helen's Catholic Primary School has 126 pupils on roll.
What ages does St Helen's Catholic Primary School take?: St Helen's Catholic Primary School admits pupils aged 3 to 11.
Where is St Helen's Catholic Primary School located?: St Helen's Catholic Primary School is located in Barnsley, S74 9DL, Barnsley.
How do I apply to St Helen's Catholic Primary School?: St Helen's Catholic Primary School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.
Does St Helen's Catholic Primary School have a religious character?: Yes — St Helen's Catholic Primary School has a religious character of Roman Catholic. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.
How far from St Helen's Catholic Primary School were places offered?: The furthest place offered at St Helen's Catholic Primary School for 2024-25 (Reception) was 1.027 miles from the school. The council's figures don't show whether anyone was refused, so it may not have been a cut-off.
What is the largest ethnic background at St Helen's Catholic Primary School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 81% of pupils at St Helen's Catholic Primary School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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