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St Helens Primary School Catchment Area

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

St Helens Primary School is a community primary school in Ryde, Isle of Wight , serving pupils aged 5-11, with 93 pupils, and a capacity of 105 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

5-11

Age range

93

Pupils

105

Capacity

89%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2023

St Helens Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for St Helens Primary School?

The catchment area for St Helens Primary School is the geographic zone Isle of Wight uses to prioritise admissions when this primary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Isle of Wight publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

The catchment area for St Helens Primary School is set by Isle of Wight and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.

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

Find Isle of Wight catchment area documents →

St Helens Primary School: 105 places, 89% filled: places available

St Helens Primary School has a published admission number of 105 places. 93 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 89%. At 89% full, the school currently has headroom below its 105 place limit. Catchment distance criteria still apply when the school is oversubscribed, but at current demand levels, places have been available for applicants outside the immediate catchment area.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 20.4% of pupils at St Helens Primary School are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Isle of Wight.

To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.

Isle of Wight publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. Find Isle of Wight school admissions →

St Helens Primary School: School Information

Full address
Broomlands Close, St Helens, Ryde, PO33 1XH
Local authority
Isle of Wight
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
5-11 years
Free school meals
20.4% of pupils
DfE URN
118169

Other Primary Schools in Ryde

If St Helens Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Ryde are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to St Helens Primary School by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.

Frequently Asked Questions: St Helens Primary School

What is the catchment area for St Helens Primary School?

The catchment area for St Helens Primary School is the geographic zone Isle of Wight uses to prioritise admissions when this primary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Isle of Wight publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is St Helens Primary School oversubscribed?

St Helens Primary School has a capacity of 105 places and currently has 93 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Isle of Wight.

What is the admissions policy for St Helens Primary School?

Admission to St Helens Primary School is managed by Isle of Wight. 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 Helens Primary School cover?

St Helens Primary School is a primary school in Ryde, Isle of Wight, serving pupils aged 5-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for St Helens Primary School?

St Helens Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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