St Helen's Catholic Primary School

A outstanding academy converter school in Newham. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for St Helen's Catholic Primary School.

London, E138DW Ofsted: Outstanding Age 2-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

60

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
57.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 68.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
44.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 5.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
100.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Outstanding

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Outstanding
Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Last inspected
6 December 2022
Previous grade
Outstanding
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour & attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership & management
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Chargeable Lane
London, E138DW

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
141925
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Address
Chargeable Lane, London, E13 8DW
Age range
2-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Roman Catholic
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
OUR LADY OF GRACE CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
420 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Diocese
Diocese of Brentwood
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
490
Free School Meals
30.2% (148 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
3.5% (17 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
95.1%
Excellent
Persistent Absence
13.5%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Key Performance Indicators

Low Persistent Absence:
13.5 (4.0 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 105.0 105.0
2023 107.0 108.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends.

Performance Trends

Interactive performance metrics over time

St Helen's Catholic Primary School
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Year Mat Average Read Average
2023 107.0 108.0
2024 105.0 105.0

Overall Trend:

Declining trend (-2.5 per year)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
24 pupils
Very Good
Pupils per Year Group
49
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
490 pupils
2-11

Performance Trend

Declining trend (-2.5 per year)

Down -2.5% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Gospel values Catholic Social Teachings Common Good Solidarity Participation Option for the Poor

St Helen’s promotes Gospel values and Catholic Social Teachings; united by Catholic faith; aims to develop the spiritual, academic and social potential of each child; Catholic life and liturgy are central to learning; strong links with parish and diocese.

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome to St Helen’s Catholic Primary School. It is described as a happy, family-like environment where each child can flourish spiritually, socially and academically. The school is Christ-centered, living out Gospel values and Catholic Social Teachings, with emphasis on partnership with parents and the community and celebration of the area’s diversity.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

6 O'clock Club Breakfast Club

Sports

Archery Netball Football Basketball

Facilities

Basketball Court Benedict Centre Cookery Room Football Pitch Key Stage 1 Garden Pond Reception Outdoor Area School Building & Grounds School Playgrounds Special Needs - Sensory & Softplay Rooms Woodland ecology area

Curriculum Highlights

Art and Design Computing Design and Technology English Geography History Maths MFL Music Physical Education PSHCE Religion Science

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

6 O'clock Club; Breakfast Club (Extended Schools).

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