SchoolScoresSt Mary's Catholic Junior Academy
Academy · Primary, ages 7 to 11 · Mixed · Roman Catholic
Part of THE LIVERPOOL JOINT CATHOLIC AND CHURCH OF ENGLAND ACADEMIES TRUST
Barn Way, Newton-le-Willows, WA12 9QQ
01744 678603 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Requires improvement at the inspection that started on 22 November 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 |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
57 pupils in this year group.
72% — 10 points above the St. Helens average, and 10 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | St. Helens | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 72% | 62% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 14% | 8% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 81% | 75% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 82% | 75% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 81% | 73% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 106 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 105 | 104 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
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.
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 5th highest of 6 state primary schools in Newton-le-Willows. Higher than 41% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 17.9% | 30.4%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 2nd highest of 6 state primary schools in Newton-le-Willows. Higher than 74% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 4.4% | 3.9%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 3rd highest of 6 state primary schools in Newton-le-Willows. Higher than 85% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 21.4% | 16.3%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 5th highest of 6 state primary schools in Newton-le-Willows. Higher than 20% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 2.6% | 7.7%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 3rd lowest of 6 state primary schools in Newton-le-Willows. Lower than 42% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 5.3% | 5.1%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 2nd lowest of 6 state primary schools in Newton-le-Willows. Lower than 56% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 10.8% | 12.7%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 4th lowest of 6 state primary schools in Newton-le-Willows. Lower than 15% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 5.2 | 2.9 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 4th lowest of 6 state primary schools in Newton-le-Willows. Lower than 17% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 2.2% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded1 pupil | 0.44% | 0.08% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 6th highest of 6 state primary schools in Newton-le-Willows. Higher than 23% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 18.0 | 20.7 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 3rd highest of 6 state primary schools in Newton-le-Willows. Higher than 35% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 9.9 | 9.8 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 1st highest of 6 state primary schools in Newton-le-Willows. Higher than 84% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 25.5% | 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 Infant Academy 0.2 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2022, before conversion)
- The District CofE Primary School 0.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2021, before conversion) · 60% met expected standard (KS2)
- Newton-le-Willows Primary School 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 1 expected, 6 needs attention · 58% met expected standard (KS2)
- Wargrave CofE Primary School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 57% met expected standard (KS2)
- Lyme Community Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 62% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Peter's CofE Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 83% met expected standard (KS2)
- St James' CofE Primary School 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012, before conversion), confirmed 2023 · 65% met expected standard (KS2)
- Haydock English Martyrs' Primary School 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 59% met expected standard (KS2)
- Grange Valley Primary School 1.5 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2016), confirmed 2024 · 71% met expected standard (KS2)
- Burtonwood Community Primary School 1.6 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 Junior Academy's Ofsted rating?
St Mary's Catholic Junior Academy was rated Requires improvement by Ofsted at its inspection in 22 November 2022.
How did St Mary's Catholic Junior Academy do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 72% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 10 points above the England average of 62%.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 150302.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.