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St Helen's Catholic Junior School
Sawyers Hall Lane, Brentwood, Essex, CM15 9BY, Essex
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
81.4 / 100
Top 19%
Better than 81% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
363
Capacity
338
Ages
7–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
107%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates strong academic performance, particularly with 78% of pupils meeting the expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 17% nationally. Additionally, the school's LocaleIQ score of 81.4 indicates it outperforms 81% of schools in the area, suggesting a supportive learning environment. However, while the higher standard achievement at 27% is commendable, there may be room for improvement in challenging more students to reach this level.
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Last inspected: 3 July 2013Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 78% | Top 17% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 27% | Top 3% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British54.3%
Asian Indian11.0%
White Other7.2%
Black African7.2%
Asian Other3.3%
Mixed W+Asian3.0%
White Irish1.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.4%
Mixed Other1.4%
Black Caribbean1.4%
Other1.1%
Mixed W+B African0.8%
Asian Chinese0.8%
Black Other0.6%
traveller_irish0.6%
Asian Bangladeshi0.6%
Location
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51.62868, 0.30357 · CM15 9BY
School details
Local authorityEssex
RegionEast of England
URN136977
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is St Helen's Catholic Junior School rated by Ofsted?
St Helen's Catholic Junior School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 3 July 2013.
Is St Helen's Catholic Junior School a good school?
St Helen's Catholic Junior School scores 81.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 19% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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