Porters Grange 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, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Porters Grange Primary School and Nursery
Southend-on-Sea · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
431 students
St Helen's Catholic Primary School
Westcliff-on-Sea · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
420 students
| Measure | Porters Grange Primary School and Nursery Southend-on-Sea, East of England | St Helen's Catholic Primary School Westcliff-on-Sea, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 32 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1435 of 1,872 | #1225 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #11892 of 15,697 | #10067 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 431 | 420 |
| Pupils on roll | 431 | 420 |
| Free school meals | 42% | 16.9% |
| Capacity filled | 102.6% | 100% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 52% | 60% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 9% | 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 | Southend-on-Sea | Westcliff-on-Sea |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.portersgrange.co.uk | www.st-helens.southend.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Helen's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (40.4 vs 31.7).
- •St Helen's Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (60% vs 52%).
- •Porters Grange Primary School and Nursery does better on ks2: higher standard (9% vs 3%).
- •Porters Grange Primary School and Nursery is the larger school with 431 students compared with 420.
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 Porters Grange 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 31.7 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 Porters Grange Primary School and Nursery and St Helen's Catholic Primary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Southend-on-Sea and Westcliff-on-Sea in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Porters Grange Primary School and Nursery: 431. St Helen's Catholic Primary School: 420. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Porters Grange Primary School and Nursery and St Helen's Catholic Primary School rank in East of England?
Porters Grange Primary School and Nursery is 1435th 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).