SchoolScoresSt Mary's Catholic Infant Academy
Academy · Primary, ages 3 to 7 · Mixed · Roman Catholic · Nursery class
Part of THE LIVERPOOL JOINT CATHOLIC AND CHURCH OF ENGLAND ACADEMIES TRUST
Victoria Road, Newton-le-Willows, St Helens, WA12 9RX
01744 678357 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Requires improvement at the inspection that started on 8 June 2022. This inspection was of the school before it changed to its current form (for example, before becoming an academy).
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Requires improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Requires improvement |
| Early years | Requires improvement |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
Results
No test or exam results have been published for this school yet.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in St. Helens. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 46 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 44 |
| Of those, offered a place | 44 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 83 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 0.9 · 2026: 1.0
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
This is a Roman Catholic school. When it has more applicants than places it can give priority to families of the faith, for example those who can show regular worship. Check the school's admissions policy to see how places are allocated.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | St. Helens | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 34th highest of 38 state primary schools in St Helens. Higher than 23% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 11.9% | 30.4%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan Joint 28th highest of 38 state primary schools in St Helens. Higher than 45% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 2.8% | 3.9%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 36th highest of 38 state primary schools in St Helens. Higher than 10% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 7.9% | 16.3%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 29th highest of 38 state primary schools in St Helens. Higher than 34% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 5.1% | 7.7%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 5th lowest of 38 state primary schools in St Helens. Lower than 90% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 3.6% | 5.1%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 3rd lowest of 38 state primary schools in St Helens. Lower than 88% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 5.4% | 12.7%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 16th lowest of 38 state primary schools in St Helens. Lower than 49% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.1 | 2.9 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 21st lowest of 38 state primary schools in St Helens. Lower than 35% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.1% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.08% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 13th highest of 38 state primary schools in St Helens. Higher than 64% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 21.8 | 20.7 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 34th highest of 38 state primary schools in St Helens. Higher than 16% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 8.6 | 9.8 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 8th highest of 38 state primary schools in St Helens. Higher than 83% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 25.0% | 14.2%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- St Mary's Catholic Junior Academy 0.2 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2022, before conversion) · 72% met expected standard (KS2)
- Newton-le-Willows Primary School 0.3 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 1 expected, 6 needs attention · 58% met expected standard (KS2)
- The District CofE Primary School 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2021, before conversion) · 60% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Peter's CofE Primary School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 83% met expected standard (KS2)
- Wargrave CofE Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 57% met expected standard (KS2)
- Lyme Community Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 62% met expected standard (KS2)
- St James' CofE Primary School 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012, before conversion), confirmed 2023 · 65% met expected standard (KS2)
- Haydock English Martyrs' Primary School 1.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 59% met expected standard (KS2)
- Grange Valley Primary School 1.6 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2016), confirmed 2024 · 71% met expected standard (KS2)
- Burtonwood Community Primary School 1.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 81% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is St Mary's Catholic Infant Academy's Ofsted rating?
St Mary's Catholic Infant Academy was rated Requires improvement by Ofsted at its inspection in 8 June 2022.
Is St Mary's Catholic Infant Academy oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 44 families put St Mary's Catholic Infant Academy as their first choice for 46 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 44 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 150505.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.