St Helen's Catholic Primary School
About St Helen's Catholic Primary School
St Helen's Catholic Primary School in Lambeth is a state primary with a Roman Catholic character that serves a notably diverse local community. The school currently has 257 pupils against a capacity of 360, meaning it is operating at just over 71% of its maximum, which leaves some room for growth. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 43.6%, significantly higher than the national average and indicative of the school's role within a relatively disadvantaged part of inner London. Despite this, demand for places is strong: for the 2025/26 intake, the school received 46 applications for 22 places, with 16 of those coming as first preferences, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2.09. This suggests that local families actively seek out St Helen's, even though it is not yet full to capacity overall. The school also offers nursery provision, which may help families secure a place from age three.
Key Details
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
3 Jul 2024Latest monitoring visit (3 Jul 2024): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 8 Sept 2014. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
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