The short version
Above-average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2014).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 97% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2014
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
97%
+35.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
7%
-1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
+4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
14% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 19 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 257
- Capacity
- 71%
- FSM
- 43.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lambeth
- Head
- Mr Adrian Le Cuirot (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
September 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
July 2014 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2013 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
May 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
March 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
September 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
Knowle Close, Brixton, London, SW9 0TQ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmEffra Nursery School and Children's Centre
Nursery · 1.1km away
Triangle Nursery School
Nursery · 1.2km away
South Bank University Sixth Form
16 plus · 1.3km away
Trinity Academy
Secondary · 1.3km away
Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Windmill School
Special school · 1.5km away
St Jude's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Harris Clapham Sixth Form
16 plus · Grammar · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
What is St Helen's Catholic Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Helen's Catholic Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in July 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Helen's Catholic Primary School?
St Helen's Catholic Primary School currently has 257 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Helen's Catholic Primary School take?
St Helen's Catholic Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Helen's Catholic Primary School?
St Helen's Catholic Primary School is in London, SW9 0TQ, in the Lambeth local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Helen's Catholic Primary School have a sixth form?
No, St Helen's Catholic Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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