Milton Hall Primary School and Nursery vs St Helen's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 176 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Milton Hall Primary School and Nursery
Westcliff-on-Sea · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
690 students
St Helen's Catholic Primary School
Westcliff-on-Sea · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
420 students
| Measure | Milton Hall Primary School and Nursery Westcliff-on-Sea, East of England | St Helen's Catholic Primary School Westcliff-on-Sea, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 19 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1695 of 1,872 | #1225 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #14136 of 15,697 | #10067 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 690 | 420 |
| Pupils on roll | 690 | 420 |
| Free school meals | 43.6% | 16.9% |
| Capacity filled | 104.7% | 100% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 38% | 60% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 6% | 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 | Westcliff-on-Sea | Westcliff-on-Sea |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.miltonhallschool.com | www.st-helens.southend.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Helen's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (40.4 vs 19.0).
- •St Helen's Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (60% vs 38%).
- •Milton Hall Primary School and Nursery does better on ks2: higher standard (6% vs 3%).
- •Milton Hall Primary School and Nursery is the larger school with 690 students compared with 420.
- •Milton Hall Primary School and Nursery is a local authority school while St Helen's Catholic Primary School is a academy 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 Milton Hall Primary School and Nursery better than St Helen's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Helen's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (40.4 vs 19.0 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 Milton Hall Primary School and Nursery and St Helen's Catholic Primary School?
About 176 m in a straight line, between Westcliff-on-Sea and Westcliff-on-Sea in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Milton Hall Primary School and Nursery: 690. St Helen's Catholic Primary School: 420. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Milton Hall Primary School and Nursery and St Helen's Catholic Primary School rank in East of England?
Milton Hall Primary School and Nursery is 1695th of 1,872 and St Helen's Catholic Primary School is 1225th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).