SecondaryData as of May 2026

St Helena School

Sheepen Road, Colchester, CO3 3LE

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Pupils

987

Ages

11-16

FSM

29.2%

Attainment 8

45.8

Ofsted

Good

Jan 2024

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8

45.8

Progress 8?

N/A

9-7 Grades

18.6%

Basics 9-5

35.8%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry

41.7%

EBacc APS

4.00

EBacc 9-5

14.2%

EBacc 9-4

22.5%

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About St Helena School

St Helena School is a secondary school in Colchester, Essex. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2024 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 45.8. The school has around 987 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: Sheepen Road, Colchester, CO3 3LE | More schools in Essex

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for St Helena School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

Jan 2024 — Good
Dec 2017 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about St Helena School

What is St Helena School's Ofsted rating?

St Helena School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2024 inspection.

What are St Helena School's latest exam results?

St Helena School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 45.8. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.

Where is St Helena School located?

St Helena School is a secondary school in Colchester, Essex (CO3 3LE).

How many pupils attend St Helena School?

St Helena School has around 987 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare St Helena School with other schools?

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