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St Helen's Catholic Infant & Nursery School Catchment Area

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

St Helen's Catholic Infant & Nursery School is a voluntary aided primary school in Brentwood, Essex , serving pupils aged 3–7, with 187 pupils, and a capacity of 206 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

3–7

Age range

187

Pupils

206

Capacity

91%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2024

St Helen's Catholic Infant & Nursery School Catchment Area Information

Admission to St Helen's Catholic Infant & Nursery School is managed by Essex and typically includes both faith criteria and catchment area proximity. The weighting given to each criterion depends on the school's published oversubscription policy, which is reviewed annually.

Operating near capacity: 91% 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 Helen's Catholic Infant & Nursery School — School Information

Full address
Sawyers Hall Lane, Brentwood, CM15 9BY
Local authority
Essex
School type
Voluntary aided school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3–7 years
Religious character
Roman Catholic
Free school meals
10.2% of pupils
DfE URN
115307

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Frequently Asked Questions — St Helen's Catholic Infant & Nursery School

Is St Helen's Catholic Infant & Nursery School oversubscribed?

St Helen's Catholic Infant & Nursery School is operating close to its capacity of 206 places (91% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for St Helen's Catholic Infant & Nursery School?

St Helen's Catholic Infant & Nursery School uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Essex before each admissions cycle.

What age range does St Helen's Catholic Infant & Nursery School cover?

St Helen's Catholic Infant & Nursery School is a primary school in Brentwood, Essex, serving pupils aged 3–7. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for St Helen's Catholic Infant & Nursery School?

St Helen's Catholic Infant & Nursery School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.