St Helen's Catholic Infant & Nursery School
91%
Capacity
187
Pupils
2.8x
Demand
About St Helen's Catholic Infant & Nursery School
St Helen's Catholic Infant & Nursery School is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Brentwood community, welcoming children from age 3 to 7. The school has 187 pupils on roll and is well-filled (91% of 206 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Helen's Catholic Infant & Nursery School "Good", the school is led by headteacher A McAuliffe, it falls under Essex local authority.
St Helen's Catholic Infant & Nursery School is a popular choice with families — it received 166 applications for 60 places, making it 2.8x oversubscribed. Of these, 60 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 2 areas, including Speech, Language & Communication, Autistic Spectrum Disorder. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Helen's Catholic Infant & Nursery School include Music Rooms, ICT Suite, Sports Hall, Gymnasium, Playing Fields, Outdoor Playground, Art Studios, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Gymnastics, Tennis, Athletics, Cross Country and 2 more, as well as clubs including Gardening, Book Club, Art Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 10.2%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Brentwood, St Helen's Catholic Infant & Nursery School is one of the options available in the East of England region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 7 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Sawyers Hall Lane, Brentwood, Brentwood, CM15 9BY |
| Headteacher | A McAuliffe |
| Local Authority | Essex |
| Number of Pupils | 187 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 10.2% |
| School Capacity | 187 / 206 (91% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
5 Mar 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 25 Apr 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed60
166
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
60 families put this school as their 1st choice (36% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Sawyers Hall Lane, Brentwood
Brentwood, CM15 9BY
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