Eltham College vs St Helen's School
A head-to-head comparison of two all-through schools in London, England, 37 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Eltham College
London · Independent all-through · Ages 7–19
1,094 students
St Helen's School
Northwood · Independent all-through · Ages 3–18
1,097 students
| Measure | Eltham College London, London | St Helen's School Northwood, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 22 Lower 50% | 98 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #556 of 640 | #15 of 640 |
| National rank | #3413 of 4,090 | #42 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | All-through | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 7–19 | Ages 3–18 |
| Students | 1,094 | 1,097 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,094 | 1,097 |
| Free school meals | – | – |
| Capacity filled | 95.1% | 88.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 17.1 | 73.0 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 0% | 95.2% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 0% | 95.2% |
| EBacc average points | 0.36 | 6.02 |
| A level points per entry | 49.1 | 48.1 |
| town | London | Northwood |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.eltham-college.org.uk | www.sthelens.london |
The verdict
- •St Helen's School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (97.5 vs 21.6).
- •St Helen's School is the larger school with 1,097 students compared with 1,094.
- •Eltham College is co-educational and St Helen's School is girls.
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 Eltham College better than St Helen's School?
On the Success Index (England), St Helen's School ranks higher (97.5 vs 21.6 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 Eltham College and St Helen's School?
About 37 km in a straight line, between London and Northwood in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Eltham College: 1,094. St Helen's School: 1,097. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Eltham College and St Helen's School rank in London?
Eltham College is 556th of 640 and St Helen's School is 15th of 640 among all-through schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).