St Helena School
Academy converter
Colchester, CO3 3LE
Ofsted
Good
Our ranking
Bottom 33% in England
9 of 11 in Colchester
Pupils
986
First preferences per place
0.65
2026/27
Absence
8.0%
2024/25
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 42.2 | 41.6 | 46.0 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 33% | 32% | 36% | |
| Average English grade | 4.5 | 4.4 | 4.6 | |
| Average maths grade | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.6 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 32% | 29% | 45% | |
| Progress 8 | -0.18 | -0.31 | — |
60% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- Colchester Royal Grammar School · 0.6 mi · Report card · Top 1% in England
- St Benedict's Catholic College · 0.9 mi · No rating · Top 17% in England
- Colchester County High School for Girls · 0.9 mi · Outstanding · Top 1% in England
- Philip Morant School and College · 1.2 mi · Good · Bottom 48% in England
- The Trinity School · 1.6 mi · Not judged
- The Gilberd School · 1.8 mi · No rating · Top 26% in England
Best secondary schools in Colchester · Best secondary schools in Essex
The neighbourhood
St Helena School is in Central Colchester (typical home £225,137, crime very high).
What is St Helena School's Ofsted rating?
St Helena School is rated Good by Ofsted.
How does St Helena School rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, St Helena School is in the bottom 33% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.