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
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."
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."
Useful links
- Governors (governance)
- SEND (Special Education Needs & Disabilities) (sen)
- Events (calendar)
- Classes (other)
- Admissions Consultation 2027/28 (other)
- Admissions (other)
- Policies (other)
- Policies (other)
- Prospectus (other)
- Term Dates (other)
Nearby alternatives
- St Peter's CofE Primary School (73.4)
- Newton-le-Willows Primary School (67.0)
- The District CofE Primary School (57.6)
- Wargrave CofE Primary School (56.9)
- Lyme Community Primary School (52.4)
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
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 229 | 117 | 112 | 240 | 17.90 |
| 2024-09-11 | 240 | ||||
| 2023-09-11 | 240 |
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