Becket Keys Church of England Free School vs St Helen's Catholic Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 197 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Becket Keys Church of England Free School
Brentwood · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
1,152 students
St Helen's Catholic Junior School
Brentwood · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
344 students
| Measure | Becket Keys Church of England Free School Brentwood, East of England | St Helen's Catholic Junior School Brentwood, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 86 Top 25% | 87 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #64 of 460 | #150 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #419 of 4,090 | #1198 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–19 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 1,152 | 344 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,152 | 344 |
| Free school meals | 10.1% | 10.5% |
| Capacity filled | 109.7% | 101.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 78% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 27% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 56.0 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 68.6% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 83.6% | – |
| EBacc average points | 5.37 | – |
| A level points per entry | 36.1 | – |
| town | Brentwood | Brentwood |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.becketkeys.org/ | www.st-helens-jun.essex.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •St Helen's Catholic Junior School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (86.7 vs 85.5).
- •Becket Keys Church of England Free School is the larger school with 1,152 students compared with 344.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Becket Keys Church of England Free School better than St Helen's Catholic Junior School?
On the Success Index (England), St Helen's Catholic Junior School ranks higher (86.7 vs 85.5 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Becket Keys Church of England Free School and St Helen's Catholic Junior School?
About 197 m in a straight line, between Brentwood and Brentwood in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Becket Keys Church of England Free School: 1,152. St Helen's Catholic Junior School: 344. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Becket Keys Church of England Free School and St Helen's Catholic Junior School rank in East of England?
Becket Keys Church of England Free School is 64th of 460 and St Helen's Catholic Junior School is 150th of 1,872 among secondary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).