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St Helen's Catholic Junior School Catchment Area

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

St Helen's Catholic Junior School is a academy converter primary school in Brentwood, Essex , serving pupils aged 7–11, with 363 pupils, and a capacity of 338 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

7–11

Age range

363

Pupils

338

Capacity

107%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2013

St Helen's Catholic Junior School Catchment Area Information

Admission to St Helen's Catholic Junior 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.

Currently oversubscribed: 363 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 338 places. Living within the catchment area is especially important for this school.

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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 Junior School — School Information

Full address
Sawyers Hall Lane, Brentwood, CM15 9BY
Local authority
Essex
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
7–11 years
Religious character
Roman Catholic
Free school meals
11% of pupils
DfE URN
136977

Other Primary Schools in Brentwood

If St Helen's Catholic Junior School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Brentwood are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — St Helen's Catholic Junior School

Is St Helen's Catholic Junior School oversubscribed?

Yes — St Helen's Catholic Junior School currently has 363 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 338 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for St Helen's Catholic Junior School?

St Helen's Catholic Junior 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 Junior School cover?

St Helen's Catholic Junior School is a primary school in Brentwood, Essex, serving pupils aged 7–11. 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 Junior School?

St Helen's Catholic Junior School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2013. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.