The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity.
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 58% meeting the expected standard
- The school is at capacity (95% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
58%
-4.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
8%
0.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
15% 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, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 53 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 602
- Capacity
- 95%
- FSM
- 24.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- St. Helens
- Head
- Mrs Lauren Chisnall (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
10 official reports linked on this page, including 9 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
September 2021 | School Inspection
Monitoring visit
November 2020 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection
May 2016 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
March 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection
January 2014 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
June 2012 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2011 | 07 January 2011
Full inspection
January 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
May 2004 | Full Inspection
Location
Sanderling Road, Newton-le-Willows, Merseyside, WA12 9UF
Town setting
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Hope Academy
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The District CofE Primary School
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Wargrave CofE Primary School
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Wargrave House School
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Lyme Community Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Newton-le-Willows Primary School?
Newton-le-Willows Primary School currently has 602 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Newton-le-Willows Primary School take?
Newton-le-Willows Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Newton-le-Willows Primary School?
Newton-le-Willows Primary School is in Newton-le-Willows, WA12 9UF, in the St. Helens local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Newton-le-Willows Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Newton-le-Willows Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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