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St Helena School Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

St Helena School is a academy converter secondary school in Colchester, Essex , serving pupils aged 11–16, with 987 pupils, and a capacity of 1000 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

11–16

Age range

987

Pupils

1,000

Capacity

99%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2024

St Helena School Catchment Area Information

As an academy, St Helena School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Essex. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

Operating near capacity: 99% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Essex before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

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St Helena School — School Information

Full address
Sheepen Road, Colchester, CO3 3LE
Local authority
Essex
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11–16 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
29.2% of pupils
DfE URN
137944

Other Secondary Schools in Colchester

If St Helena School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Colchester are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — St Helena School

Is St Helena School oversubscribed?

St Helena School is operating close to its capacity of 1000 places (99% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for St Helena School?

Admission to St Helena School is managed by Essex. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.

What age range does St Helena School cover?

St Helena School is a secondary school in Colchester, Essex, serving pupils aged 11–16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for St Helena School?

St Helena School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.