North Primary School and Nursery vs St Helena School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 421 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
North Primary School and Nursery
Colchester · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
458 students
St Helena School
Colchester · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
986 students
| Measure | North Primary School and Nursery Colchester, East of England | St Helena School Colchester, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 25 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1570 of 1,872 | #270 of 460 |
| National rank | #13112 of 15,697 | #2200 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 458 | 986 |
| Pupils on roll | 458 | 986 |
| Free school meals | 19.1% | 33.5% |
| Capacity filled | 109% | 98.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 47% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 2% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 46.0 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 36.3% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 60.3% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.01 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Colchester | Colchester |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.northschool.org.uk/ | www.st-helena.essex.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •St Helena School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (45.5 vs 25.4).
- •St Helena School is the larger school with 986 students compared with 458.
- •North Primary School and Nursery is a local authority school while St Helena 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 North Primary School and Nursery better than St Helena School?
On the Success Index (England), St Helena School ranks higher (45.5 vs 25.4 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 North Primary School and Nursery and St Helena School?
About 421 m in a straight line, between Colchester and Colchester in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
North Primary School and Nursery: 458. St Helena School: 986. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do North Primary School and Nursery and St Helena School rank in East of England?
North Primary School and Nursery is 1570th of 1,872 and St Helena School is 270th of 460 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).