The short version
Average SATs results. 78% capacity.
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 60% meeting the expected standard
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- 45% 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
60%
-2.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
2%
-6.0pp 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 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
17% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 36 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 372
- Capacity
- 78%
- FSM
- 45.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- St. Helens
- Trust
- RAINBOW EDUCATION MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Julia Burger (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksAcademy conversion letter
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Patterson Street, Newton-le-Willows, Merseyside, WA12 9PZ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Mary's Catholic Junior Academy
Primary · 311m away
St Mary's Catholic Infant Academy
Primary · 580m away
Lyme Community Primary School
Primary · 909m away
Newton-le-Willows Primary School
Primary · 934m away
Wargrave CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Willow Bank School
Special school · 1.3km away
Hope Academy
Secondary · 1.4km away
Wargrave House School
Special school · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend The District CofE Primary School?
The District CofE Primary School currently has 372 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The District CofE Primary School take?
The District CofE Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is The District CofE Primary School?
The District CofE Primary School is in Newton-le-Willows, WA12 9PZ, in the St. Helens local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The District CofE Primary School have a sixth form?
No, The District CofE Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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