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St Helen's Catholic Junior School

Sawyers Hall Lane, Brentwood, Essex, CM15 9BY

Not rated

Not yet inspected

Not inspected
Ofsted
78%
KS2 expected
Primary
Phase
7–11
Ages
363
Pupils
Mixed
Gender
Academy converter
Type

About St Helen's Catholic Junior School

St Helen's Catholic Junior School is an academy converter in Brentwood, Essex, England, for pupils aged 7–11. It has 363 pupils on roll. The school has a Roman Catholic religious character. It is part of ST HELEN'S CATHOLIC JUNIOR SCHOOL ACADEMY. At the end of Key Stage 2, 78% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 10.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 14% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority
Essex →
School Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Age Range
Ages 7–11
Gender
Mixed
Pupils / Capacity
363 / 338 (107%) · over capacity
Nursery
No Nursery Classes
Religious Character
Roman Catholic

Pupil profile

2023/24

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

10.5%
Free school meals
14%
EAL
2.8%
SEN support
9.6%
EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2023/24

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

SATs results (Key Stage 2)

78%
Expected standard (RWM)
27%
Higher standard (RWM)
108
Avg reading score
108
Avg maths score

Attendance

4.0%
Overall absence
9.4%
Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

14.8
Teachers (FTE)
↓ -0.5 vs 2023/24
24.5
Pupils per teacher
↑ +0.7 vs 2023/24
7.58
Teaching assistants (FTE)
↑ +0.4 vs 2023/24
£49,785
Avg teacher salary
Mean · 11% on leadership pay
↑ +£2,803 vs 2023/24
0
Teacher vacancies
0% rate
→ 0 vs 2023/24
2
Leadership (FTE)
→ 0.0 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£6,383
Spend per pupil
£6,645
Income per pupil
45%
Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address
Sawyers Hall Lane, Brentwood, Essex, CM15 9BY
Phone
01277213962
Headteacher
L Daley

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is St Helen's Catholic Junior School?
St Helen's Catholic Junior School is an academy converter in Brentwood, Essex, England, for pupils aged 7–11.
How many pupils does St Helen's Catholic Junior School have?
St Helen's Catholic Junior School has 363 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
How does St Helen's Catholic Junior School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?
78% of pupils at St Helen's Catholic Junior School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Is St Helen's Catholic Junior School part of an academy trust?
Yes — St Helen's Catholic Junior School is part of ST HELEN'S CATHOLIC JUNIOR SCHOOL ACADEMY.
Where is St Helen's Catholic Junior School?
St Helen's Catholic Junior School is located at Sawyers Hall Lane, Brentwood, Essex, CM15 9BY.

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