212
Pupils · 2024/25
26%
EAL · 2024/25
29%
Persistent abs. · 2024/25
Performance data for special schools may use different measures or have limited headline GCSE publication.
Ofsted inspection
Good
Ofsted inspection · 09/05/2024
Inadequate
Requires improvement
Good
Outstanding
Local authorityPeterborough
PhaseAll-through with sixth form
School typeSpecial school
Pupil : teacher ratio7.5:1
AdmissionsNot applicable
Religious characterDoes not apply
StatusOpen
Overview of Heltwate School · All-through · Peterborough
Pupils & context
2024/25
Pupils on roll
212
Pupil : teacher ratio
7.5
Workforce data · 2025/26
EAL
26%
FSM eligible
52%
SEN
100%
Overall absence
9%
Persistent absence
29%
Contact
Address
Heltwate, North Bretton, Peterborough, PE3 8RL
Local authority
Peterborough
Website
Telephone
Email
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History
All years · Historical DfE data by academic year
Pupils & absence
| Year | Pupils | Pupil:teacher | SEN | EAL | FSM ever | Absence | Persistent absence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/25 | 212 | 7.2 | 100% | 26% | 52% | 9% | 29% |
| 2023/24 | 212 | 7.1 | 100% | 26% | 52% | 9% | 29% |
| 2022/23 | 207 | 6.9 | 100% | 28% | 50% | 9% | 32% |
| 2021/22 | 209 | 8.3 | 100% | 26% | 47% | 10% | 36% |
| 2020/21 | 199 | 7.8 | 100% | 27% | 44% | — | — |
| 2018/19 | 181 | 8.7 | 100% | 28% | 49% | 8% | 22% |
| 2017/18 | 166 | 8.3 | 100% | 30% | 49% | 8% | 25% |
| 2016/17 | 163 | 8.2 | 100% | 32% | 49% | 9% | 25% |
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