St Veronica's Roman Catholic Primary School, Helmshore
Details
| Age Range | 4-11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Maintained school, Voluntary aided school |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Local Authority | Lancashire |
| Address | Raven Avenue, BB4 4EZ |
| School Website | www.st-veronicas.lancsngfl.ac.uk/ |
| Telephone | 7798628043 |
| URN | 119589 |
School Census
| Total | 161 |
| Girls/Boys | 91/70 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 56.5%/43.5% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 6.8% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 16 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 9.9% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 14/05/2024 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 14/05/2024 | Good |
| 20/03/2013 | Outstanding |
| 17/10/2007 | Good |
| Inspection Date | 14/05/2024 |
| Quality of Education | Good |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Good |
| Personal Development | Good |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 20/03/2013 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Outstanding |
| Inspection Date | 17/10/2007 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Primary Results
| Primary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 71% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% |
| Reading | 107 |
| Maths | 105 |
| Reading Progress | - |
| Writing Progress | - |
| Maths Progress | - |
| Primary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 91 |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 22 |
| Reading | 110 |
| Maths | 108 |
| Reading Progress | 4.4 |
| Writing Progress | 3.2 |
| Maths Progress | 2.8 |
| Primary Results 2019 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 78% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 19% |
| Reading | 108 |
| Maths | 107 |
| Reading Progress | 2.3 |
| Writing Progress | -0.5 |
| Maths Progress | 0.2 |
| Primary Results 2018 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 80% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 20% |
| Reading | 110 |
| Maths | 109 |
| Reading Progress | 4.1 |
| Writing Progress | -0.2 |
| Maths Progress | 4.4 |
Primary Admissions
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 67 |
| As First Preference | 16 |
| As second preference | 16 |
| As third preference | 35 |
| Total Offers Made | 18 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 16 |
| second preference offers | 2 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 60 |
| As First Preference | 18 |
| As second preference | 20 |
| As third preference | 22 |
| Total Offers Made | 21 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 18 |
| second preference offers | 2 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 53 |
| As First Preference | 10 |
| As second preference | 19 |
| As third preference | 23 |
| Total Offers Made | 13 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 10 |
| second preference offers | 2 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 71 |
| As First Preference | 13 |
| As second preference | 24 |
| As third preference | 32 |
| Total Offers Made | 19 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 13 |
| second preference offers | 4 |
| third preference offers | 2 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 75 |
| As First Preference | 19 |
| As second preference | 22 |
| As third preference | 34 |
| Total Offers Made | 22 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 19 |
| second preference offers | 2 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 80 |
| As First Preference | 16 |
| As second preference | 26 |
| As third preference | 38 |
| Total Offers Made | 21 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 16 |
| second preference offers | 3 |
| third preference offers | 2 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 80 |
| As First Preference | 18 |
| As second preference | 32 |
| As third preference | 30 |
| Total Offers Made | 23 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 18 |
| second preference offers | 2 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 80 |
| As First Preference | 19 |
| As second preference | 30 |
| As third preference | 31 |
| Total Offers Made | 25 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 19 |
| second preference offers | 5 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 71 |
| As First Preference | 22 |
| As second preference | 22 |
| As third preference | 27 |
| Total Offers Made | 25 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 22 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 3 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 65 |
| As First Preference | 16 |
| As second preference | 22 |
| As third preference | 27 |
| Total Offers Made | 21 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 16 |
| second preference offers | 3 |
| third preference offers | 2 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.09% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 69 |
| As First Preference | 25 |
| As second preference | 16 |
| As third preference | 28 |
| Total Offers Made | 25 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 23 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 2 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 77% |
| agree | 16% |
| disagree | 1% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 3% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 80% |
| agree | 16% |
| disagree | 1% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 1% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 71% |
| agree | 23% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 1% |
| agree | 10% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 3% |
| not applicable | 78% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 70% |
| agree | 28% |
| disagree | 1% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 1% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 39% |
| agree | 19% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 0% |
| not applicable | 30% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 14% |
| no | 86% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 70% |
| agree | 20% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 10% |
| dont know | 0% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 67% |
| agree | 29% |
| disagree | 1% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 3% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 72% |
| agree | 22% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 54% |
| agree | 32% |
| disagree | 13% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 0% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 64% |
| agree | 32% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 4% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 74% |
| agree | 22% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 62% |
| agree | 26% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 0% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 90% |
| no | 10% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 85.3% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 4% |
| chinese ethnic origin | 2.7% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 2% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 1.3% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 1.3% |
| african ethnic origin | 1.3% |
| irish ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| indian ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 85.7% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 3.7% |
| chinese ethnic origin | 2.5% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.9% |
| indian ethnic origin | 1.2% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 1.2% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 1.2% |
| african ethnic origin | 1.2% |
| irish ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 0.6% |
Nearby Schools
Helmshore Primary School
(0.21 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Outstanding
Age: 5-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Gregory Fold, , BB4 4JW
Haslingden High School and Sixth Form
(0.27 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 11-18, Gender: Mixed
Address: Broadway, , BB4 4EY
Haslingden Broadway Primary School
(0.38 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Outstanding
Age: 5-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Broadway, , BB4 4EH
Tor View School
(0.61 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Outstanding
Age: 3-19, Gender: Mixed
Address: Clod Lane, , BB4 6LR