Newton-le-Willows Primary School

URN: 104775 • Newton-le-Willows WA12 9UF

Overview

Name
Newton-le-Willows Primary School
URN
104775
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
67.0 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Lauren Chisnall (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01744678390
Website
Visit
Address
Sanderling Road, Newton-le-Willows WA12 9UF

Summary

Newton-le-Willows Primary School is a mixed community primary school located in Newton-le-Willows, St. Helens, with an enrolment of 602 pupils and a capacity of 637. The school operates a three-form entry system, admitting 90 children each September, and also features a 52-place Nursery offering both 15 and 30-hour placements. The school’s mission is to “Nurture the Potential to Succeed,” focusing on creating a happy and safe environment where all children can thrive academically and personally.

The curriculum at Newton-le-Willows is designed to be engaging, diverse, and balanced, promoting resilience, motivation, and independence among students. The school values, encapsulated in the acronym STRIVE (Self-motivation, Teamwork, Resilience, Independence, Vision, and Emotional Intelligence), underpin the educational ethos and are integrated into daily activities to foster well-rounded development.

Newton-le-Willows Primary School places a strong emphasis on community involvement and parental engagement. The school encourages parents to actively participate in their child's education, particularly in areas such as attendance, behaviour, and home learning. A dedicated pastoral team is available to support students and families, ensuring that every child has the opportunity to succeed.

Key details

LA
St. Helens
Age range
3 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
637
Pupils
602
Boys
316
Girls
286
FSM %
24.70
Open date
Close date
Last Ofsted
2021-09-23
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Merseyside

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 602 316 286 637 24.70
2024-09-11 629 329 300 637 22.60
2023-09-11 606 305 301 637 23.90
2022-09-11 606 305 301 637 23.90
2021-09-11 599 310 289 637 21.90
2020-09-11 600 310 290 637 17.10

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