Larchwood Primary School vs St Helen's Catholic Junior 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 Junior School
Brentwood · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
344 students
| Measure | Larchwood Primary School Brentwood, East of England | St Helen's Catholic Junior School Brentwood, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 62 Top 50% | 87 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #656 of 1,872 | #150 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #5359 of 15,697 | #1198 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 420 | 344 |
| Pupils on roll | 420 | 344 |
| Free school meals | 19% | 10.5% |
| Capacity filled | 100% | 101.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 66% | 78% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 15% | 27% |
| 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-jun.essex.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •St Helen's Catholic Junior School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (86.7 vs 62.3).
- •St Helen's Catholic Junior School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (78% vs 66%).
- •St Helen's Catholic Junior School does better on ks2: higher standard (27% vs 15%).
- •Larchwood Primary School is the larger school with 420 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 Larchwood Primary 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 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 Junior 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 Junior School: 344. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Larchwood Primary School and St Helen's Catholic Junior School rank in East of England?
Larchwood Primary School is 656th of 1,872 and St Helen's Catholic Junior School is 150th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).