St Helen's Catholic Primary School is a academy converter mixed primary school located in Newham, London (E13 8DW). The school has a Roman Catholic religious character. It has 476 pupils and a capacity of 420.
In its most recent Ofsted inspection in June 2022, St Helen's Catholic Primary School was rated Outstanding — an exceptional school that significantly exceeds national expectations. The full inspection report is available on the Ofsted website.
At Key Stage 2, 68% of pupils at St Helen's Catholic Primary School met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths combined — in line with the national average of approximately 65%. 15% achieved the higher standard. The three-year rolling average is 69%, which gives a more stable picture of the school's typical performance.
The school serves a diverse community: above-average proportion of pupils (27.1%) are eligible for Free School Meals, a measure of socioeconomic deprivation, and 50% speak English as an additional language. Newham is one of London's most diverse boroughs.
Key Stage 2 tests are taken by pupils aged 10–11. The headline figure shows the percentage meeting the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths combined.
Shows the difference in attainment between pupils who have claimed Free School Meals and their peers. A smaller gap means the school is doing more to close inequality.