St Helen's Catholic Infant & Nursery School vs St Thomas of Canterbury Church of England Aided Primary School, Brentwood
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 296 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Helen's Catholic Infant & Nursery School
Brentwood · Local authority primary · Ages 3–7
173 students
St Thomas of Canterbury Church of England Aided Primary School, Brentwood
Brentwood · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
510 students
| Measure | St Helen's Catholic Infant & Nursery School Brentwood, East of England | St Thomas of Canterbury Church of England Aided Primary School, Brentwood Brentwood, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 84 Top 25% | 66 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #210 of 1,872 | #579 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #1606 of 15,697 | #4701 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–7 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 173 | 510 |
| Pupils on roll | 173 | 510 |
| Free school meals | 9.2% | 23.7% |
| Capacity filled | 84% | 95.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 69% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 18% |
| 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.st-helens-inf.essex.sch.uk | www.stthomaspri.org/ |
The verdict
- •St Helen's Catholic Infant & Nursery School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (83.7 vs 65.9).
- •St Thomas of Canterbury Church of England Aided Primary School, Brentwood is the larger school with 510 students compared with 173.
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 St Helen's Catholic Infant & Nursery School better than St Thomas of Canterbury Church of England Aided Primary School, Brentwood?
On the Success Index (England), St Helen's Catholic Infant & Nursery School ranks higher (83.7 vs 65.9 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 St Helen's Catholic Infant & Nursery School and St Thomas of Canterbury Church of England Aided Primary School, Brentwood?
About 296 m in a straight line, between Brentwood and Brentwood in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Helen's Catholic Infant & Nursery School: 173. St Thomas of Canterbury Church of England Aided Primary School, Brentwood: 510. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Helen's Catholic Infant & Nursery School and St Thomas of Canterbury Church of England Aided Primary School, Brentwood rank in East of England?
St Helen's Catholic Infant & Nursery School is 210th of 1,872 and St Thomas of Canterbury Church of England Aided Primary School, Brentwood is 579th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).