St Helen's Catholic Infant & Nursery School
| Type | Primary / Voluntary aided school |
| Age Range | 3-7 |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Sawyers Hall Lane Brentwood Essex CM15 9BY |
| Reference Number | 115307 |
St Helen’s Catholic Infant School continues to provide a high-quality education, reflecting its long-standing commitment to excellence and inclusivity. Leaders and staff exhibit a relentless dedication to the success of every pupil, ensuring that even those with special educational needs and disabilities are supported effectively. The school’s calm and purposeful environment fosters positive learning attitudes, with pupils displaying exceptional behavior and a keen enthusiasm for learning. The curriculum is notably ambitious and well-structured, aiding pupils in developing strong foundational skills while being enriched by various extracurricular opportunities.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 187 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 51.34%
Girls: 48.66% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 10.2% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 10.2% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 26.5 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 26.5 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 33 | 28 | 61 |
| 2 | 40 | 30 | 70 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 54.5% |
| White, Other | 10.2% |
| Indian | 10.2% |
| African | 8% |
| Unclassified | 5.9% |
| Mixed, Other | 2.1% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.1% |
| White & Asian | 1.1% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.1% |
| Irish | 1.1% |
| Asian, Other | 1.1% |
| Caribbean | 0.5% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Outstanding |
| > Personal Development | Outstanding |
| > Leadership & Management | Outstanding |
| > Early Years Provision | Outstanding |
| Last Report Date | 05 Mar 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 05 Mar 2024 | School inspection: |
| 05 Jul 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 21 May 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 10 May 2004 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Highly ambitious and carefully structured curriculum
- Exceptional support for pupils with SEND
- Outstanding personal development opportunities
- Exemplary behavior and attitudes towards learning
- Strong love of reading cultivated among pupils
- Effective leadership with a focus on staff well-being
Areas for Improvement
- Some pupils struggle with reading due to mismatched phonics knowledge and reading materials
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 55 | 6 |
| Third Preference | 36 | 3 |
| From another Local Authority | 4 | 4 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
St Helen's Catholic Junior School
Sawyers Hall Lane, Brentwood, Essex, CM15 9BY |
0.02 miles |
|
St Thomas of Canterbury Church of England Aided Primary School, Brentwood
Sawyers Hall Lane, Brentwood, Essex, CM15 9BX |
0.18 miles |
|
Shenfield St. Mary's Church of England Primary School
Hall Lane, Shenfield, Brentwood, Essex, CM15 9AL |
0.67 miles |
|
Larchwood Primary School
Larchwood Gardens, Pilgrims Hatch, Brentwood, Essex, CM15 9NG |
0.81 miles |
|
Hogarth Primary School
Riseway, Brentwood, Essex, CM15 8BG |
1 miles |
|
Holly Trees Primary School
Vaughan Williams Way, Warley, Brentwood, Essex, CM14 5RY |
1.38 miles |
|
Long Ridings Primary School
Long Ridings Avenue, Hutton, Brentwood, Essex, CM13 1DU |
1.53 miles |
|
St Peter's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, South Weald
Wigley Bush Lane, South Weald, Brentwood, Essex, CM14 5QN |
1.66 miles |
|
Warley Primary School
Chindits Lane, Warley, Brentwood, Essex, CM14 5LF |
1.67 miles |
|
St Joseph the Worker Catholic Primary School
Highview Crescent, Hutton, CM13 1BJ |
1.75 miles |
|
Willowbrook Primary School
Rosen Crescent, Hutton, Brentwood, Essex, CM13 2TU |
1.96 miles |
|
Hutton All Saints' Church of England Primary School
Claughton Way, Hutton, Brentwood, Essex, CM13 1JW |
2.04 miles |
|
Ursuline Preparatory School
Great Ropers Lane,, Brentwood, CM13 3HR |
2.08 miles |
|
Bentley St Paul's Church of England Primary School
Ashwells Road, Bentley, Brentwood, Essex, CM15 9SE |
2.09 miles |
|
Doddinghurst Infant School
Church Lane, Doddinghurst, Brentwood, Essex, CM15 0NJ |
2.59 miles |
|
Doddinghurst Church of England Junior School
Church Lane, Doddinghurst, Brentwood, Essex, CM15 0NJ |
2.59 miles |
|
Ingrave Johnstone Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Brentwood Road, Ingrave, Brentwood, Essex, CM13 3NU |
2.68 miles |
|
Mountnessing Church of England Primary School
279 Roman Road, Mountnessing, Brentwood, Essex, CM15 0UH |
2.74 miles |
|
Woodlands School Hutton Manor
428 Rayleigh Road, Brentwood, CM13 1SD |
2.83 miles |
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Drapers' Maylands Primary School
Settle Road, Romford, Essex, RM3 9XR |
2.96 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
Becket Keys Church of England Free School
Sawyers Hall Lane, Brentwood, Essex, CM15 9DA |
0.14 miles |
|
Grove House School
Sawyers Hall Lane, Brentwood, Essex, CM15 9DA |
0.16 miles |
|
Brentwood School
Middleton Hall Lane, Brentwood, CM15 8EE |
0.55 miles |
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Brentwood Ursuline Convent High School
Queen's Road, Brentwood, Essex, CM14 4EX |
0.77 miles |
|
Brentwood County High School
Seven Arches Road, Brentwood, Essex, CM14 4JF |
0.91 miles |
|
Endeavour Co-Operative Academy
Hogarth Avenue, Brentwood, Essex, CM15 8BE |
1.04 miles |
|
Shenfield High School
Alexander Lane, Shenfield, Brentwood, Essex, CM15 8RY |
1.33 miles |
|
St Martin's School Brentwood
Hanging Hill Lane, Hutton, Brentwood, Essex, CM13 2HG |
1.84 miles |
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Drapers' Academy
Settle Road, Harold Hill, Romford, Essex, RM3 9XR |
3.03 miles |
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Lime Academy Forest Approach
Settle Road, Harold Hill, Romford, Essex, RM3 9YA |
3.05 miles |
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Koru Independent AP Academy
90 Taunton Road, Harold Hill, Romford, RM3 7SU |
3.98 miles |
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Redden Court School
Cotswold Road, Harold Wood, Romford, Essex, RM3 0TS |
4.24 miles |
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Lime Academy Ravensbourne
Neave Crescent, Faringdon Avenue, Harold Hill, Romford, Essex, RM3 8HN |
4.34 miles |
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The Campion School
Wingletye Lane, Hornchurch, Essex, RM11 3BX |
4.46 miles |
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Anglo European School
Willow Green, Ingatestone, Essex, CM4 0DJ |
4.69 miles |
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Hall Mead School
Marlborough Gardens, Upminster, Essex, RM14 1SF |
4.82 miles |
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Emerson Park Academy
Wych Elm Road, Hornchurch, Essex, RM11 3AD |
4.85 miles |
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The Royal Liberty School
Upper Brentwood Road, Romford, Essex, RM2 6HJ |
5 miles |