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St Helen's Catholic Primary School
North Road, Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex, SS0 7AY, Southend-on-Sea
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
37.4 / 100
Bottom 37%
Better than 37% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
419
Capacity
420
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
100%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school demonstrates a solid performance, particularly in reading, writing, and maths, where it ranks in the top 63% of schools nationally for expected levels. However, only 3% of students achieve the higher standard in these subjects, indicating room for improvement in pushing more pupils to excel. Overall, it offers a supportive environment for children aged 4-11, with decent parent satisfaction reflected in its LocaleIQ score.
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Last inspected: 8 February 2023Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & 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%. | 60% | Bottom 37% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 3% | Bottom 25% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British21.2%
White Other21.0%
Black African17.9%
Asian Indian10.7%
Asian Other6.2%
Mixed W+B African4.5%
Mixed Other3.8%
Asian Bangladeshi3.3%
Mixed W+Asian3.1%
Asian Pakistani2.1%
Black Other1.2%
Other1.2%
White Irish1.0%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.7%
Asian Chinese0.5%
Location
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51.54196, 0.70306 · SS0 7AY
School details
Local authoritySouthend-on-Sea
RegionEast of England
URN146015
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is St Helen's Catholic Primary School rated by Ofsted?
St Helen's Catholic Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 8 February 2023.
Is St Helen's Catholic Primary School a good school?
St Helen's Catholic Primary School scores 37.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 37% 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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