St Helen's Catholic Primary School vs St Mary's, Prittlewell, CofE Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 217 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Helen's Catholic Primary School
Westcliff-on-Sea · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
420 students
St Mary's, Prittlewell, CofE Primary School
Southend-on-Sea · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
611 students
| Measure | St Helen's Catholic Primary School Westcliff-on-Sea, East of England | St Mary's, Prittlewell, CofE Primary School Southend-on-Sea, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 40 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1225 of 1,872 | #1566 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #10067 of 15,697 | #13076 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 420 | 611 |
| Pupils on roll | 420 | 611 |
| Free school meals | 16.9% | 33.7% |
| Capacity filled | 100% | 100.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 60% | 53% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | 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 | Southend-on-Sea |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.st-helens.southend.sch.uk/ | www.st-marysprittlewell.com |
The verdict
- •St Helen's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (40.4 vs 25.6).
- •St Helen's Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (60% vs 53%).
- •St Mary's, Prittlewell, CofE Primary School is the larger school with 611 students compared with 420.
- •St Helen's Catholic Primary School is a academy school while St Mary's, Prittlewell, CofE Primary School is a local authority 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 St Helen's Catholic Primary School better than St Mary's, Prittlewell, CofE Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Helen's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (40.4 vs 25.6 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 Primary School and St Mary's, Prittlewell, CofE Primary School?
About 217 m in a straight line, between Westcliff-on-Sea and Southend-on-Sea in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Helen's Catholic Primary School: 420. St Mary's, Prittlewell, CofE Primary School: 611. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Helen's Catholic Primary School and St Mary's, Prittlewell, CofE Primary School rank in East of England?
St Helen's Catholic Primary School is 1225th of 1,872 and St Mary's, Prittlewell, CofE Primary School is 1566th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).