Ofsted Information

In our most recent inspection, we received a ‘Good’ rating from the Office for Standards in Education (Ofsted).

Inspectors from Ofsted visited Helen Allison School in June 2024 and we are pleased to report that they rated the school ‘Good’ with areas of ‘Outstanding’ practice.

"We are thrilled with our Ofsted report. The inspectors not only saw how happy and positive our pupils are about coming to Helen School School, they also recognised that our educational offer has been developed collaboratively, with our dedicated staff team working closely with families." Adam Wadey, Principal at Helen Allison School

View the full Ofsted report for Helen Allison School

The Ofsted report said: "Pupils feel very happy at school. Pupils who communicate verbally say that they enjoy school because staff understand their needs so well, and work to ensure that every pupil learns in the right environment. The school supports pupils who are not yet communicating verbally to share their views and preferences in a range of ways. Staff are very attentive to all pupils’ communications. In this way, staff build positive and trusting relationships with pupils."

The report highlighted the positive attitude to learning that our pupils have, adding: “Those pupils who were able to talk to inspectors were keen to share their positive views of learning and how they are supported to become increasingly effective learners. Pupils at an earlier developmental stage learn within a less formal environment with an emphasis on play, engagement and their education, health and care (EHC) plans. As a result of the careful support provided by the school, and pupils’ own commitment to their learning, pupils across the school achieve well."