St Helen's Catholic Primary School
#935 of 1,720 primary schools in London
#5787 of 15,697 nationally
About St Helen's Catholic Primary School
St Helen's Catholic Primary School is a academy primary located in London, in the Newham local authority of London, England. It caters for Ages 2–11. In 2025 it enrolled 497 students. Academies and free schools are state-funded and free to attend, run by academy trusts rather than the local authority.
Its Success Index (England) is 60.3 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of primary schools in England and 935th of 1,720 ranked primary schools in London. Its strongest component is ks2: higher standard (84th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (30th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 497; capacity filled 118.3%.
There are 1547 schools in London; St Helen's Catholic Primary School ranks 678th of 1339 scored schools there.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against primary schools across England.
- KS2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%)68%
- KS2: higher standard (20%)15%
- KS2: reading progress (10%)–
- KS2: maths progress (10%)–
- Progress 8 (20%)–
- Attainment 8 (30%)–
- Grade 5+ in English & maths (15%)–
- A level points per entry (10%)–
- Community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%)31.1%
The Success Index (England) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for St Helen's Catholic Primary School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 497
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 31.1%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 118.3%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
- KS2 expected standard (RWM)
- 68%
- Share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
- KS2 higher standard (RWM)
- 15%
- Share of pupils reaching the higher standard in reading, writing and maths.
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Schools near St Helen's Catholic Primary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
Grange Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
180 students · 178 m away
Ravenscroft Primary School
London · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
479 students · 496 m away
Eastlea Community School
London · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
593 students · 501 m away
Rokeby School
London · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
473 students · 519 m away
Kaizen Primary School
London · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
419 students · 714 m away
Curwen Primary School
London · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
810 students · 753 m away
Star Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
557 students · 765 m away
Keir Hardie Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
437 students · 777 m away
Gainsborough Primary School
London · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
198 students · 789 m away
Ranelagh Primary School
London · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
263 students · 1.0 km away
Similar schools
Academy primary schools in London with a comparable Pupils on roll.
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497 students
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Lyndhurst Primary School
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Frequently asked questions
Is St Helen's Catholic Primary School a good school?
St Helen's Catholic Primary School has a Success Index (England) of 60.3 out of 100 (Top 50% of primary schools in England) and ranks #935 of 1,720 in London. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does St Helen's Catholic Primary School rank in London?
St Helen's Catholic Primary School ranks #935 of 1,720 primary schools in London and #5787 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend St Helen's Catholic Primary School?
St Helen's Catholic Primary School had 497 students in 2025.
Is St Helen's Catholic Primary School a primary school or a secondary school?
St Helen's Catholic Primary School is classified as a primary covering Ages 2–11. It is a academy school.
What other schools are near St Helen's Catholic Primary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of St Helen's Catholic Primary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.