St Mary's Catholic Infant Academy
URN: 150505 • St Helens WA12 9RX
Overview
- Name
- St Mary's Catholic Infant Academy
- URN
- 150505
- 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
- 41.1 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Samantha Birchall (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01744678357
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Victoria Road, St Helens WA12 9RX
Summary
St Mary's Catholic Infant Academy, located in St Helens, is a mixed primary academy with a current enrolment of 177 pupils, serving a capacity of 232. The school operates under the Federation of St. Mary's Catholic Schools, which also includes a junior academy. The ethos of the school is rooted in Catholic values, aiming to provide a nurturing environment where children can thrive academically and spiritually.
The curriculum at St Mary's encompasses a broad range of subjects, including Religious Education, English, Maths, Science, and the arts, ensuring a well-rounded education. The school places a strong emphasis on early years development, with a focus on achieving good outcomes in the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and phonics screening. Additional support is available for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), ensuring that all children receive the assistance they need to succeed.
Community involvement is integral to the school's mission, fostering strong connections with families and local parishes. St Mary's offers various extracurricular activities, including breakfast and after-school clubs, to enhance the educational experience and support working parents. For more information, visit their website at [St Mary's Catholic Infant Academy](https://www.federationofstmarys.co.uk/).
The curriculum at St Mary's encompasses a broad range of subjects, including Religious Education, English, Maths, Science, and the arts, ensuring a well-rounded education. The school places a strong emphasis on early years development, with a focus on achieving good outcomes in the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and phonics screening. Additional support is available for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), ensuring that all children receive the assistance they need to succeed.
Community involvement is integral to the school's mission, fostering strong connections with families and local parishes. St Mary's offers various extracurricular activities, including breakfast and after-school clubs, to enhance the educational experience and support working parents. For more information, visit their website at [St Mary's Catholic Infant Academy](https://www.federationofstmarys.co.uk/).
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)
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Key details
- LA
- St. Helens
- Age range
- 3 - 7
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- THE LIVERPOOL JOINT CATHOLIC AND CHURCH OF ENGLAND ACADEMIES TRUST
- Capacity
- 232
- Pupils
- 177
- Boys
- 91
- Girls
- 86
- FSM %
- 10.70
- 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 | 177 | 91 | 86 | 232 | 10.70 |
| 2024-09-11 | 216 |
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