Emanuel School vs St Helen's School
A head-to-head comparison of two all-through schools in London, England, 25 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Emanuel School
London · Independent all-through · Ages 10–19
1,112 students
St Helen's School
Northwood · Independent all-through · Ages 3–18
1,097 students
| Measure | Emanuel School London, London | St Helen's School Northwood, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 25 Lower 50% | 98 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #525 of 640 | #15 of 640 |
| National rank | #3172 of 4,090 | #42 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | All-through | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 10–19 | Ages 3–18 |
| Students | 1,112 | 1,097 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,112 | 1,097 |
| Free school meals | – | – |
| Capacity filled | 96.7% | 88.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 32.6 | 73.0 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 0% | 95.2% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 0% | 95.2% |
| EBacc average points | 2.39 | 6.02 |
| A level points per entry | 49.4 | 48.1 |
| town | London | Northwood |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.emanuel.org.uk | www.sthelens.london |
The verdict
- •St Helen's School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (97.5 vs 25.4).
- •Emanuel School is the larger school with 1,112 students compared with 1,097.
- •Emanuel School 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 Emanuel School better than St Helen's School?
On the Success Index (England), St Helen's School ranks higher (97.5 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 Emanuel School and St Helen's School?
About 25 km in a straight line, between London and Northwood in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Emanuel School: 1,112. St Helen's School: 1,097. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Emanuel School and St Helen's School rank in London?
Emanuel School is 525th of 640 and St Helen's School is 15th of 640 among all-through schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).