Gainsborough Primary School vs St Helen's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in London, England, 789 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gainsborough Primary School
London · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
198 students
St Helen's Catholic Primary School
London · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
497 students
| Measure | Gainsborough Primary School London, London | St Helen's Catholic Primary School London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 49 Lower 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1209 of 1,720 | #935 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #8127 of 15,697 | #5787 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 198 | 497 |
| Pupils on roll | 198 | 497 |
| Free school meals | 58.6% | 31.1% |
| Capacity filled | 47.1% | 118.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 67% | 68% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 11% | 15% |
| 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 | London | London |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.gainsborough.newham.sch.uk | www.st-helens.newham.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Helen's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (60.3 vs 49.4).
- •St Helen's Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (68% vs 67%).
- •St Helen's Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (15% vs 11%).
- •St Helen's Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 497 students compared with 198.
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 Gainsborough Primary School better than St Helen's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Helen's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (60.3 vs 49.4 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 Gainsborough Primary School and St Helen's Catholic Primary School?
About 789 m in a straight line, between London and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Gainsborough Primary School: 198. St Helen's Catholic Primary School: 497. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Gainsborough Primary School and St Helen's Catholic Primary School rank in London?
Gainsborough Primary School is 1209th of 1,720 and St Helen's Catholic Primary School is 935th of 1,720 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).