St Mary's Catholic Junior Academy

URN: 150302 • Newton-le-Willows WA12 9QQ

Overview

Name
St Mary's Catholic Junior Academy
URN
150302
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Roman Catholic
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
THE LIVERPOOL JOINT CATHOLIC AND CHURCH OF ENGLAND ACADEMIES TRUST
Private
No
Ofsted rating
n/a
Ranking score
40.4 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Samantha Birchall (since 2025)
Telephone
01744678603
Website
Visit
Address
Barn Way, Newton-le-Willows WA12 9QQ

Summary

St Mary's Catholic Junior Academy, located in Newton-le-Willows, St. Helens, is a mixed primary academy with a current enrolment of 229 pupils, slightly below its capacity of 240. As part of the Federation of St. Mary's Catholic Schools, the academy emphasizes a strong Catholic ethos, fostering values and community spirit among students and families. The school aims to provide a nurturing environment where children can thrive academically and spiritually.

The curriculum at St Mary's is designed to meet the diverse needs of its pupils, incorporating a broad range of subjects including Religious Education, English, Maths, and Science, alongside creative disciplines such as Art and Music. The school also supports students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and offers additional resources such as Pupil Premium and Sports Premium funding to enhance learning opportunities.

St Mary's promotes a sense of community through various initiatives, including breakfast and after-school clubs, and encourages parental involvement through the Parent-Teacher Association (PTFA). The academy is committed to ensuring that every child can achieve their potential, guided by the mission statement, "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me."

Key details

LA
St. Helens
Age range
7 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
THE LIVERPOOL JOINT CATHOLIC AND CHURCH OF ENGLAND ACADEMIES TRUST
Capacity
240
Pupils
229
Boys
117
Girls
112
FSM %
17.90
Open date
2024-03-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Merseyside

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 229 117 112 240 17.90
2024-09-11 240
2023-09-11 240

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