Cecil Gowing Infant School vs St Helen's Catholic Infant & Nursery School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 134 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cecil Gowing Infant School
Norwich · Local authority primary · Ages 2–7
173 students
St Helen's Catholic Infant & Nursery School
Brentwood · Local authority primary · Ages 3–7
173 students
| Measure | Cecil Gowing Infant School Norwich, East of England | St Helen's Catholic Infant & Nursery School Brentwood, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 78 Top 25% | 84 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #319 of 1,872 | #210 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #2474 of 15,697 | #1606 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–7 | Ages 3–7 |
| Students | 173 | 173 |
| Pupils on roll | 173 | 173 |
| Free school meals | 11% | 9.2% |
| Capacity filled | 96.1% | 84% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Norwich | Brentwood |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.cecilgowinginfant.co.uk/ | www.st-helens-inf.essex.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •St Helen's Catholic Infant & Nursery School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (83.7 vs 77.9).
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 Cecil Gowing Infant School better than St Helen's Catholic Infant & Nursery School?
On the Success Index (England), St Helen's Catholic Infant & Nursery School ranks higher (83.7 vs 77.9 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 Cecil Gowing Infant School and St Helen's Catholic Infant & Nursery School?
About 134 km in a straight line, between Norwich and Brentwood in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Cecil Gowing Infant School: 173. St Helen's Catholic Infant & Nursery School: 173. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Cecil Gowing Infant School and St Helen's Catholic Infant & Nursery School rank in East of England?
Cecil Gowing Infant School is 319th of 1,872 and St Helen's Catholic Infant & Nursery School is 210th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).