St Helen's Catholic Primary School
113%
Capacity
476
Pupils
2.0x
Demand
About St Helen's Catholic Primary School
St Helen's Catholic Primary School is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Newham community, welcoming children from age 2 to 11. The school has 476 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (113% of 420 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
the school is led by headteacher Claire Doherty, it falls under Newham local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 68% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 4975th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 39th out of 61 in Newham.
St Helen's Catholic Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 115 applications for 56 places, making it 2.0x oversubscribed. Of these, 55 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Helen's Catholic Primary School include Sports Hall, Dining Hall, Library, Forest School, Sensory Room, Music Rooms, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Rounders, Football, Gymnastics, Cross Country and 1 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Gardening, Film Club, Choir and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 27.1%, which is above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Newham, St Helen's Catholic Primary School is one of the options available in the London 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 | 2 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Chargeable Lane, London, Newham, E13 8DW |
| Headteacher | Claire Doherty |
| Local Authority | Newham |
| Number of Pupils | 476 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 27.1% |
| School Capacity | 476 / 420 (113% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
6 Dec 2022Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 29 Jan 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (68%)
4975th of 13,686
Nationally
904th of 1,592
In London
39th of 61
In Newham
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
68%
Expected Standard
5%
Higher Standard
'22/23
71%
'23/24
68%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed56
115
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
55 families put this school as their 1st choice (48% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About St Helen's Catholic Primary School
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Contact Information
Chargeable Lane, London
Newham, E13 8DW
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