The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 60% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- 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
60%
-2.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
3%
-5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
15% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 38 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 419
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 17%
Governance
- Local authority
- Southend-on-Sea
- Trust
- ASSISI CATHOLIC TRUST
- Head
- Miss Elizabeth Keeble (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
North Road, Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex, SS0 7AY
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmMilton Hall Primary School and Nursery
Primary · Very close
St Mary's, Prittlewell, CofE Primary School
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Barons Court Primary School and Nursery
Primary · 366m away
South Essex College of Further and Higher Education
16 plus · 547m away
St Bernard's High School
Secondary · 594m away
The Westborough School
Primary · 618m away
Oasis
Independent · 667m away
Trinity Lodge
Independent · 734m 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 February 2023. 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 419 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 4 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 Westcliff-on-Sea, SS0 7AY, in the Southend-on-Sea 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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