The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity.
- SATs results are above the national average, with 72% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- 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
72%
+10.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
14%
+6.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 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.
10% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 26 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 17 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 7–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 229
- Capacity
- 95%
- FSM
- 17.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- St. Helens
- Trust
- THE LIVERPOOL JOINT CATHOLIC AND CHURCH OF ENGLAND ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Samantha Birchall
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksOfficial inspection link pending
We have not attached an official inspection report link to this school page yet.
No official inspection report links have been attached to this school page yet.
Location
Barn Way, Newton-le-Willows, Merseyside, WA12 9QQ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Mary's Catholic Infant Academy
Primary · Very close
The District CofE Primary School
Primary · 311m away
Newton-le-Willows Primary School
Primary · 632m away
Wargrave CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Hope Academy
Secondary · 1.1km away
Lyme Community Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
St Peter's CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Wargrave House School
Special school · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend St Mary's Catholic Junior Academy?
St Mary's Catholic Junior Academy currently has 229 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Mary's Catholic Junior Academy take?
St Mary's Catholic Junior Academy caters for pupils aged 7 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Mary's Catholic Junior Academy?
St Mary's Catholic Junior Academy is in Newton-le-Willows, WA12 9QQ, in the St. Helens local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Mary's Catholic Junior Academy have a sixth form?
No, St Mary's Catholic Junior Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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