St Helen's Catholic Primary School vs Van Gogh Primary
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in London, England, 822 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Helen's Catholic Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
247 students
Van Gogh Primary
London · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
239 students
| Measure | St Helen's Catholic Primary School London, London | Van Gogh Primary London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 67 Top 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #770 of 1,720 | #1503 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #4559 of 15,697 | #11480 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 247 | 239 |
| Pupils on roll | 247 | 239 |
| Free school meals | 46.9% | 64.9% |
| Capacity filled | 68.6% | – |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 97% | 66% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 2% |
| 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.st-helens.lambeth.sch.uk/contact-us/ | www.vangoghprimary.org.uk |
The verdict
- •St Helen's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (66.6 vs 33.8).
- •St Helen's Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (97% vs 66%).
- •St Helen's Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 2%).
- •St Helen's Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 247 students compared with 239.
- •St Helen's Catholic Primary School is a local authority school while Van Gogh Primary is a academy 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 Van Gogh Primary?
On the Success Index (England), St Helen's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (66.6 vs 33.8 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 Van Gogh Primary?
About 822 m in a straight line, between London and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Helen's Catholic Primary School: 247. Van Gogh Primary: 239. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Helen's Catholic Primary School and Van Gogh Primary rank in London?
St Helen's Catholic Primary School is 770th of 1,720 and Van Gogh Primary is 1503rd of 1,720 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).