St Helen's Catholic Infant School
Details
| Age Range | 5-7 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Maintained school, Voluntary aided school |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Local Authority | Essex |
| Address | Sawyers Hall Lane, CM15 9BY |
| School Website | www.st-helens-inf.essex.sch.uk |
| Telephone | 1277215626 |
| URN | 115307 |
School Census
| Total | 233 |
| Girls/Boys | 109/124 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 46.8%/53.2% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 12.9% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 24 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 6.0% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 05/03/2024 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 05/03/2024 | Good |
| 05/07/2011 | Outstanding |
| 21/05/2008 | Good |
| Inspection Date | 05/03/2024 |
| Quality of Education | Good |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal Development | Outstanding |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Outstanding |
| Inspection Date | 05/07/2011 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Outstanding |
| Inspection Date | 21/05/2008 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Primary Admissions
| First preference v Offers | 1.16% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 163 |
| As First Preference | 65 |
| As second preference | 46 |
| As third preference | 30 |
| Total Offers Made | 60 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 56 |
| second preference offers | 4 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.28% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 151 |
| As First Preference | 73 |
| As second preference | 40 |
| As third preference | 27 |
| Total Offers Made | 60 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 57 |
| second preference offers | 2 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 144 |
| As First Preference | 58 |
| As second preference | 42 |
| As third preference | 27 |
| Total Offers Made | 60 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 58 |
| second preference offers | 2 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 151 |
| As First Preference | 63 |
| As second preference | 42 |
| As third preference | 26 |
| Total Offers Made | 69 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 63 |
| second preference offers | 3 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 181 |
| As First Preference | 69 |
| As second preference | 46 |
| As third preference | 42 |
| Total Offers Made | 80 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 69 |
| second preference offers | 5 |
| third preference offers | 4 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.05% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 192 |
| As First Preference | 80 |
| As second preference | 48 |
| As third preference | 42 |
| Total Offers Made | 89 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 76 |
| second preference offers | 10 |
| third preference offers | 3 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 190 |
| As First Preference | 77 |
| As second preference | 55 |
| As third preference | 31 |
| Total Offers Made | 83 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 77 |
| second preference offers | 4 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.23% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 234 |
| As First Preference | 111 |
| As second preference | 67 |
| As third preference | 31 |
| Total Offers Made | 90 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 90 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.05% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 211 |
| As First Preference | 87 |
| As second preference | 66 |
| As third preference | 32 |
| Total Offers Made | 90 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 83 |
| second preference offers | 5 |
| third preference offers | 2 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.04% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 212 |
| As First Preference | 93 |
| As second preference | 44 |
| As third preference | 41 |
| Total Offers Made | 90 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 89 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.11% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 204 |
| As First Preference | 90 |
| As second preference | 49 |
| As third preference | 42 |
| Total Offers Made | 90 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 81 |
| second preference offers | 6 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 84% |
| agree | 16% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 87% |
| agree | 13% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 84% |
| agree | 16% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 0% |
| agree | 10% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 3% |
| not applicable | 84% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 65% |
| agree | 35% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 29% |
| agree | 23% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| not applicable | 42% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 0% |
| no | 0% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 0% |
| agree | 0% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| dont know | 0% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 65% |
| agree | 29% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 6% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 68% |
| agree | 29% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 68% |
| agree | 29% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 68% |
| agree | 32% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 77% |
| agree | 23% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 65% |
| agree | 29% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 6% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 100% |
| no | 0% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 52.8% |
| indian ethnic origin | 11.3% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 10.4% |
| african ethnic origin | 5.7% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 2.8% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 2.4% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.9% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1.9% |
| irish ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| traveller of irish heritage ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| chinese ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 53.2% |
| indian ethnic origin | 12% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 10.3% |
| african ethnic origin | 5.6% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 3% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 2.1% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 1.7% |
| irish ethnic origin | 1.3% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1.3% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 1.3% |
| caribbean ethnic origin | 1.3% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 0.9% |
Nearby Schools
St Helen's Catholic Junior School
(0.00 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 7-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Sawyers Hall Lane, , CM15 9BY
St Thomas of Canterbury Church of England Aided Primary School, Brentwood
(0.11 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 4-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Sawyers Hall Lane, , CM15 9BX
Grove House School
(0.14 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 8-19, Gender: Mixed
Address: Sawyers Hall Lane, , CM15 9DA
Becket Keys Church of England Free School
(0.14 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Outstanding
Age: 11-19, Gender: Mixed
Address: Sawyers Hall Lane, , CM15 9DA