St Helen's Catholic Primary School
71%
Capacity
257
Pupils
2.1x
Demand
About St Helen's Catholic Primary School
St Helen's Catholic Primary School is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Lambeth community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 257 pupils on roll, operating at 71% capacity. Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Helen's Catholic Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Adrian Le Cuirot, it falls under Lambeth local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 77% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 25% nationally. Additionally, ranked 2131st out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 11th out of 54 in Lambeth.
St Helen's Catholic Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 46 applications for 22 places, making it 2.1x oversubscribed. Of these, 16 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), 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 Outdoor Playground, Library, Dining Hall, Gymnasium, Playing Fields, Forest School, Sports Hall, Sensory Room, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Netball, Rounders, Swimming, Cricket and 3 more, as well as clubs including Gardening, Film Club, Science Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 43.6%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Lambeth, 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 | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Knowle Close, London, Lambeth, SW9 0TQ |
| Headteacher | Adrian Le Cuirot |
| Local Authority | Lambeth |
| Number of Pupils | 257 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 43.6% |
| School Capacity | 257 / 360 (71% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
3 Jul 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (3 Jul 2024): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 8 Sept 2014. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (77%)
2131st of 13,686
Nationally
467th of 1,592
In London
11th of 54
In Lambeth
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
77%
Expected Standard
10%
Higher Standard
'22/23
81%
'23/24
77%
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
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed22
46
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
16 families put this school as their 1st choice (35% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Knowle Close, London
Lambeth, SW9 0TQ
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