Earith Primary School vs St Helen's Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 1.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Earith Primary School
Huntingdon · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
101 students
St Helen's Primary School
Huntingdon · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
186 students
| Measure | Earith Primary School Huntingdon, East of England | St Helen's Primary School Huntingdon, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 57 Top 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #770 of 1,872 | #1294 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #6417 of 15,697 | #10624 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 101 | 186 |
| Pupils on roll | 101 | 186 |
| Free school meals | 17.8% | 11.8% |
| Capacity filled | 112.2% | 88.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 78% | 55% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 3% |
| 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 | Huntingdon | Huntingdon |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.earith.cambs.sch.uk | www.sthelensprimary.org |
The verdict
- •Earith Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (57.2 vs 37.9).
- •Earith Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (78% vs 55%).
- •St Helen's Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (3% vs 0%).
- •St Helen's Primary School is the larger school with 186 students compared with 101.
- •Earith Primary School is a academy school while St Helen's Primary School is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Earith Primary School better than St Helen's Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Earith Primary School ranks higher (57.2 vs 37.9 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 Earith Primary School and St Helen's Primary School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Huntingdon and Huntingdon in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Earith Primary School: 101. St Helen's Primary School: 186. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Earith Primary School and St Helen's Primary School rank in East of England?
Earith Primary School is 770th of 1,872 and St Helen's Primary School is 1294th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).