Larchwood Primary School vs St Helen's Catholic Infant & Nursery School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 1.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Larchwood Primary School
Brentwood · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
420 students
St Helen's Catholic Infant & Nursery School
Brentwood · Local authority primary · Ages 3–7
173 students
| Measure | Larchwood Primary School Brentwood, East of England | St Helen's Catholic Infant & Nursery School Brentwood, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 62 Top 50% | 84 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #656 of 1,872 | #210 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #5359 of 15,697 | #1606 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–7 |
| Students | 420 | 173 |
| Pupils on roll | 420 | 173 |
| Free school meals | 19% | 9.2% |
| Capacity filled | 100% | 84% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 66% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 15% | – |
| 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 | Brentwood | Brentwood |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.larchwoodprimary.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 62.3).
- •Larchwood Primary School is the larger school with 420 students compared with 173.
- •Larchwood Primary School is a academy school while St Helen's Catholic Infant & Nursery 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 Larchwood Primary 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 62.3 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 Larchwood Primary School and St Helen's Catholic Infant & Nursery School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Brentwood and Brentwood in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Larchwood Primary School: 420. St Helen's Catholic Infant & Nursery School: 173. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Larchwood Primary School and St Helen's Catholic Infant & Nursery School rank in East of England?
Larchwood Primary School is 656th 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).