The short version
Average SATs results. 88% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 62% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- 35% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
62%
0.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
10%
+2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
12% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 24 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 215
- Capacity
- 88%
- FSM
- 35%
Governance
- Local authority
- St. Helens
- Head
- Mrs Jo Roberts (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection: Good
September 2019 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
June 2017 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
March 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
September 2009 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
April 2008 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
March 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
February 2003 | Full Inspection
Location
Lyme Street, Newton-le-Willows, Merseyside, WA12 9HD
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmWillow Bank School
Special school · 874m away
The District CofE Primary School
Primary · 909m away
St Mary's Catholic Junior Academy
Primary · 1.2km away
St James' Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Grange Valley Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
St Mary's Catholic Infant Academy
Primary · 1.4km away
Haydock English Martyrs' Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Newton-le-Willows Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
Questions parents ask
What is Lyme Community Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Lyme Community Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Lyme Community Primary School?
Lyme Community Primary School currently has 215 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Lyme Community Primary School take?
Lyme Community Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Lyme Community Primary School?
Lyme Community Primary School is in Newton-le-Willows, WA12 9HD, in the St. Helens local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Lyme Community Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Lyme Community Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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