The District CofE Primary School

About The District CofE Primary School

The District CofE Primary School is an academy converter in Newton-le-Willows, St. Helens, England, for pupils aged 2–11. It has 372 pupils on roll. The school has a Church of England religious character. It is part of RAINBOW EDUCATION MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (19 October 2021) rated it Good. At the end of Key Stage 2, 60% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 42.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 12.3% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

St. Helens →

School Type

Academy converter

Phase

Primary

Age Range

Ages 2–11

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

372 / 475 (78%)

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

Has Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Church of England

Last Ofsted Inspection

19 October 2021

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

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

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

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.

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

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.

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

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

Patterson Street, Newton-le-Willows, St. Helens, WA12 9PZ

Phone

01744678250

Headteacher

Julia Burger

Website

www.district.st-helens.sch.uk/

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is The District CofE Primary School?

The District CofE Primary School is an academy converter in Newton-le-Willows, St. Helens, England, for pupils aged 2–11.

How many pupils does The District CofE Primary School have?

The District CofE Primary School has 372 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is The District CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?

The District CofE Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (19 October 2021).

How does The District CofE Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

60% of pupils at The District CofE Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is The District CofE Primary School part of an academy trust?

Yes — The District CofE Primary School is part of RAINBOW EDUCATION MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST.

Where is The District CofE Primary School?

The District CofE Primary School is located at Patterson Street, Newton-le-Willows, St. Helens, WA12 9PZ.