Hill Mead Primary School vs St Helen's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in London, England, 712 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hill Mead Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
228 students
St Helen's Catholic Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
247 students
| Measure | Hill Mead Primary School London, London | St Helen's Catholic Primary School London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 45 Lower 50% | 67 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1291 of 1,720 | #770 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #9095 of 15,697 | #4559 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 228 | 247 |
| Pupils on roll | 228 | 247 |
| Free school meals | 57% | 46.9% |
| Capacity filled | 81.4% | 68.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 69% | 97% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 6% | 7% |
| 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.hillmead.org | www.st-helens.lambeth.sch.uk/contact-us/ |
The verdict
- •St Helen's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (66.6 vs 44.9).
- •St Helen's Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (97% vs 69%).
- •St Helen's Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 6%).
- •St Helen's Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 247 students compared with 228.
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 Hill Mead Primary School better than St Helen's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Helen's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (66.6 vs 44.9 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 Hill Mead Primary School and St Helen's Catholic Primary School?
About 712 m in a straight line, between London and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hill Mead Primary School: 228. St Helen's Catholic Primary School: 247. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hill Mead Primary School and St Helen's Catholic Primary School rank in London?
Hill Mead Primary School is 1291st of 1,720 and St Helen's Catholic Primary School is 770th of 1,720 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).