Brentwood Ursuline Convent High School vs St Helen's Catholic Infant & Nursery School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brentwood Ursuline Convent High School
Brentwood · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
991 students
St Helen's Catholic Infant & Nursery School
Brentwood · Local authority primary · Ages 3–7
173 students
| Measure | Brentwood Ursuline Convent High School Brentwood, East of England | St Helen's Catholic Infant & Nursery School Brentwood, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 88 Top 10% | 84 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #49 of 460 | #210 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #327 of 4,090 | #1606 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 3–7 |
| Students | 991 | 173 |
| Pupils on roll | 991 | 173 |
| Free school meals | 10% | 9.2% |
| Capacity filled | 94.7% | 84% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 61.0 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 77.8% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 92.2% | – |
| EBacc average points | 5.48 | – |
| A level points per entry | 35.0 | – |
| town | Brentwood | Brentwood |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.brentwoodursuline.co.uk | www.st-helens-inf.essex.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Brentwood Ursuline Convent High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (87.9 vs 83.7).
- •Brentwood Ursuline Convent High School is the larger school with 991 students compared with 173.
- •Brentwood Ursuline Convent High School is a academy school while St Helen's Catholic Infant & Nursery School is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Brentwood Ursuline Convent High School is girls and St Helen's Catholic Infant & Nursery School is co-educational.
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 Brentwood Ursuline Convent High School better than St Helen's Catholic Infant & Nursery School?
On the Success Index (England), Brentwood Ursuline Convent High School ranks higher (87.9 vs 83.7 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 Brentwood Ursuline Convent High School and St Helen's Catholic Infant & Nursery School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Brentwood and Brentwood in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Brentwood Ursuline Convent High School: 991. St Helen's Catholic Infant & Nursery School: 173. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Brentwood Ursuline Convent High School and St Helen's Catholic Infant & Nursery School rank in East of England?
Brentwood Ursuline Convent High School is 49th of 460 and St Helen's Catholic Infant & Nursery School is 210th of 1,872 among secondary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).