What did Ofsted judge Hele's School's overall effectiveness to be?

Ofsted judged Hele's School's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in July 2017 (last graded inspection), and an ungraded inspection in March 2023 confirmed it, on Ofsted's own scale.

How many pupils attend Hele's School?

Hele's School has 1,378 pupils on roll.

What ages does Hele's School take?

Hele's School admits pupils aged 11 to 18.

Where is Hele's School located?

Hele's School is located in Plymouth, PL7 4LT, Plymouth.

How do I apply to Hele's School?

Hele's 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 secondary places is 31 October.

How close do you need to live to get into Hele's School?

On offer day for 2026-27 (Year 7), the furthest place offered at Hele's School was 3.4 miles from the school. That is the distance the last place reached in one year, not a boundary and not a guarantee — it moves with the number of applicants.

How are Year 7 places decided at Hele's School?

When Hele's School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after and previously looked after children — Looked after children and children who were previously looked after but immediately after being looked after became subject to adoption, a child arrangements order, or special guardianship order including those who appear to the admission authority to have been in state care outside England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted; 2. Exceptional social or medical need — Priority will next be given to children who have an exceptional social or medical need which means they should attend this school rather than any other (or whose parents have such a need). [The applicant must complete an Exceptional Needs Supplementary Information Form, supported by evidence from a medical specialist or social worker, explaining the need and why it necessitates the child's attendance at this school.]; 3. Siblings — Priority will next be given to children who are siblings of pupils on roll at this school, and 3 further criteria. The school offers 240 places at this entry point. Tie-break: Straight-line distance from home to school; where distances are equal (within 2 metres) an electronic list randomiser will be used.

What is the largest ethnic background at Hele's School?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 89.3% of pupils at Hele's School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

Hele's School: Ofsted, Results & Catchment 2026

How close did you need to live?

3.4miles

was the furthest place offered on offer day for 2026-27 (Year 7). That is how far the last place reached in ONE year — not a boundary, and not a guarantee. It moves with the number of applicants, so treat it as a guide rather than a line on a map.

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How places are decided at Hele's School

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Year 7), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked after and previously looked after children — Looked after children and children who were previously looked after but immediately after being looked after became subject to adoption, a child arrangements order, or special guardianship order including those who appear to the admission authority to have been in state care outside England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted.
2Exceptional social or medical need — Priority will next be given to children who have an exceptional social or medical need which means they should attend this school rather than any other (or whose parents have such a need). [The applicant must complete an Exceptional Needs Supplementary Information Form, supported by evidence from a medical specialist or social worker, explaining the need and why it necessitates the child's attendance at this school.]
3Siblings — Priority will next be given to children who are siblings of pupils on roll at this school.
4Children from named linked schools — Priority will next be given to other children on roll at a named linked school.
5Children of staff — Priority will next be given to children of members of staff who have been employed at this school for more than two years or recruited within the past two years to fill a vacancy for which there was a skills shortage. [The applicant must complete a Children of Staff Supplementary Information Form.]
6Other children — Priority will next be given to other children.

If two applications tie: Straight-line distance from home to school; where distances are equal (within 2 metres) an electronic list randomiser will be used.

PAN of 240 is for Year 7. There is also a separate PAN of 30 for Year 12 external applicants. The named linked schools listed in the key information table correspond to oversubscription criterion 4.

Published by the admission authority. Meeting a criterion never guarantees a place — it sets the order places are offered in. Full detail, other entry points and previous years are on the Admissions tab.

Hele's School: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Hele's School's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged Hele's School's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in July 2017 (last graded inspection), and an ungraded inspection in March 2023 confirmed it, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Hele's School?: Hele's School has 1,378 pupils on roll.
What ages does Hele's School take?: Hele's School admits pupils aged 11 to 18.
Where is Hele's School located?: Hele's School is located in Plymouth, PL7 4LT, Plymouth.
How do I apply to Hele's School?: Hele's 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 secondary places is 31 October.
How close do you need to live to get into Hele's School?: On offer day for 2026-27 (Year 7), the furthest place offered at Hele's School was 3.4 miles from the school. That is the distance the last place reached in one year, not a boundary and not a guarantee — it moves with the number of applicants.
How are Year 7 places decided at Hele's School?: When Hele's School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after and previously looked after children — Looked after children and children who were previously looked after but immediately after being looked after became subject to adoption, a child arrangements order, or special guardianship order including those who appear to the admission authority to have been in state care outside England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted; 2. Exceptional social or medical need — Priority will next be given to children who have an exceptional social or medical need which means they should attend this school rather than any other (or whose parents have such a need). [The applicant must complete an Exceptional Needs Supplementary Information Form, supported by evidence from a medical specialist or social worker, explaining the need and why it necessitates the child's attendance at this school.]; 3. Siblings — Priority will next be given to children who are siblings of pupils on roll at this school, and 3 further criteria. The school offers 240 places at this entry point. Tie-break: Straight-line distance from home to school; where distances are equal (within 2 metres) an electronic list randomiser will be used.
What is the largest ethnic background at Hele's School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 89.3% of pupils at Hele's School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How places are decided at Hele's School

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Year 7), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked after and previously looked after children — Looked after children and children who were previously looked after but immediately after being looked after became subject to adoption, a child arrangements order, or special guardianship order including those who appear to the admission authority to have been in state care outside England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted.
2Exceptional social or medical need — Priority will next be given to children who have an exceptional social or medical need which means they should attend this school rather than any other (or whose parents have such a need). [The applicant must complete an Exceptional Needs Supplementary Information Form, supported by evidence from a medical specialist or social worker, explaining the need and why it necessitates the child's attendance at this school.]
3Siblings — Priority will next be given to children who are siblings of pupils on roll at this school.
4Children from named linked schools — Priority will next be given to other children on roll at a named linked school.
5Children of staff — Priority will next be given to children of members of staff who have been employed at this school for more than two years or recruited within the past two years to fill a vacancy for which there was a skills shortage. [The applicant must complete a Children of Staff Supplementary Information Form.]
6Other children — Priority will next be given to other children.

If two applications tie: Straight-line distance from home to school; where distances are equal (within 2 metres) an electronic list randomiser will be used.

PAN of 240 is for Year 7. There is also a separate PAN of 30 for Year 12 external applicants. The named linked schools listed in the key information table correspond to oversubscription criterion 4.

Hele's School: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Hele's School's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged Hele's School's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in July 2017 (last graded inspection), and an ungraded inspection in March 2023 confirmed it, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Hele's School?: Hele's School has 1,378 pupils on roll.
What ages does Hele's School take?: Hele's School admits pupils aged 11 to 18.
Where is Hele's School located?: Hele's School is located in Plymouth, PL7 4LT, Plymouth.
How do I apply to Hele's School?: Hele's 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 secondary places is 31 October.
How close do you need to live to get into Hele's School?: On offer day for 2026-27 (Year 7), the furthest place offered at Hele's School was 3.4 miles from the school. That is the distance the last place reached in one year, not a boundary and not a guarantee — it moves with the number of applicants.
How are Year 7 places decided at Hele's School?: When Hele's School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after and previously looked after children — Looked after children and children who were previously looked after but immediately after being looked after became subject to adoption, a child arrangements order, or special guardianship order including those who appear to the admission authority to have been in state care outside England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted; 2. Exceptional social or medical need — Priority will next be given to children who have an exceptional social or medical need which means they should attend this school rather than any other (or whose parents have such a need). [The applicant must complete an Exceptional Needs Supplementary Information Form, supported by evidence from a medical specialist or social worker, explaining the need and why it necessitates the child's attendance at this school.]; 3. Siblings — Priority will next be given to children who are siblings of pupils on roll at this school, and 3 further criteria. The school offers 240 places at this entry point. Tie-break: Straight-line distance from home to school; where distances are equal (within 2 metres) an electronic list randomiser will be used.
What is the largest ethnic background at Hele's School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 89.3% of pupils at Hele's School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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