How many pupils does St Mary's Catholic Junior Academy have?

St Mary's Catholic Junior Academy has 229 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is St Mary's Catholic Junior Academy's Ofsted rating?

St Mary's Catholic Junior Academy was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent Ofsted inspection (22 November 2022).

How does St Mary's Catholic Junior Academy perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

72% of pupils at St Mary's Catholic Junior Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is St Mary's Catholic Junior Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — St Mary's Catholic Junior Academy is part of THE LIVERPOOL JOINT CATHOLIC AND CHURCH OF ENGLAND ACADEMIES TRUST.

Where is St Mary's Catholic Junior Academy?

St Mary's Catholic Junior Academy is located at Barn Way, Newton-le-Willows, St. Helens, WA12 9QQ.

St Mary's Catholic Junior Academy

Barn Way, Newton-le-Willows, St. Helens, WA12 9QQ

Requires Improvement

Inspected 22 November 2022

Requires Improvement

Ofsted

72%

KS2 expected

Primary

Phase

7–11

Ages

229

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy sponsor led

Type

About St Mary's Catholic Junior Academy

St Mary's Catholic Junior Academy is an academy sponsor led in Newton-le-Willows, St. Helens, England, for pupils aged 7–11. It has 229 pupils on roll. The school has a Roman Catholic religious character. It is part of THE LIVERPOOL JOINT CATHOLIC AND CHURCH OF ENGLAND ACADEMIES TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (22 November 2022) rated it Requires Improvement. At the end of Key Stage 2, 72% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 21% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 2.7% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: St. Helens →
School Type: Academy sponsor led
Phase: Primary
Age Range: Ages 7–11
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 229 / 240 (95%)
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Roman Catholic
Last Ofsted Inspection: 22 November 2022

Pupil profile

2023/24

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

21%

Free school meals

2.7%

EAL

4.4%

SEN support

21.4%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2023/24

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

SATs results (Key Stage 2)

72%

Expected standard (RWM)

14%

Higher standard (RWM)

106

Avg reading score

105

Avg maths score

Attendance

5.3%

Overall absence

10.8%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

8.71

Teachers (FTE)

26.3

Pupils per teacher

8.03

Teaching assistants (FTE)

£48,400

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 9% on leadership pay

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

0.51

Leadership (FTE)

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 1 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£5,812

Spend per pupil

£6,428

Income per pupil

54%

Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address: Barn Way, Newton-le-Willows, St. Helens, WA12 9QQ
Phone: 01744678603
Head Teacher: Samantha Birchall
Website: https://www.federationofstmarys.co.uk/

Academy Trust

THE LIVERPOOL JOINT CATHOLIC AND CHURCH OF ENGLAND ACADEMIES TRUST →

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is St Mary's Catholic Junior Academy?: St Mary's Catholic Junior Academy is an academy sponsor led in Newton-le-Willows, St. Helens, England, for pupils aged 7–11.
How many pupils does St Mary's Catholic Junior Academy have?: St Mary's Catholic Junior Academy has 229 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is St Mary's Catholic Junior Academy's Ofsted rating?: St Mary's Catholic Junior Academy was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent Ofsted inspection (22 November 2022).
How does St Mary's Catholic Junior Academy perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 72% of pupils at St Mary's Catholic Junior Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Is St Mary's Catholic Junior Academy part of an academy trust?: Yes — St Mary's Catholic Junior Academy is part of THE LIVERPOOL JOINT CATHOLIC AND CHURCH OF ENGLAND ACADEMIES TRUST.
Where is St Mary's Catholic Junior Academy?: St Mary's Catholic Junior Academy is located at Barn Way, Newton-le-Willows, St. Helens, WA12 9QQ.

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