- Ofsted:Outstanding in every area
Results well above the England average.
42 first choices, 28 offers made
Met the standard at 1183%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 2.7%
- Pupils
- 226
- Pupils per teacher
- 27.6
Schools in WA12
A postcode district in St Helens
- Postcode district
- 16 schools and nurseries
In short: WA12 is a postcode district in St Helens with 9 primary schools, 3 secondary schools and 5 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.
- Schools and nurseries169 primary · 3 secondary · 5 nurseries
Top-rated
All WA12 primary schoolsThe highest-rated schools in WA12
Primary and secondary schools are ranked by Eduscope score, which weighs up results, inspections, attendance and more. Nurseries, special and independent schools aren't ranked. A high score isn't everything: always visit.
Top Primary Schools in WA12
9 in WA12, best first
- Ofsted:Good
Results close to the England average.
46 first choices, 44 offers made
Met the standard at 1160%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 5.7%
- Pupils
- 365
- Pupils per teacher
- 20.5
- Ofsted:Requires improvement
Results well above the England average.
Met the standard at 1172%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 5.3%
- Pupils
- 219
- Pupils per teacher
- 18.0
Top Secondary Schools in WA12
3 in WA12, best first
- Ofsted:Requires improvement in 1 area
Results close to the England average.
168 first choices, 184 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1643.9
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 9.2%
- Pupils
- 1,235
- Pupils per teacher
- 16.9
Nurseries in WA12
5 in WA12, highest Ofsted grade first
Evolution Childcare @ Newton House
Newton-le-Willows, WA12 9EZ · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Kids Planet Linden House
Newton-Le-Willows, WA12 9YG · Nursery
- Ofsted:Expected standard in every area
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Little Foxes (Newton)
Newton-Le-Willows, WA12 9XD · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Special Schools in WA12
3 in WA12. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Ascent Autism Specialist College
St Helens, WA12 0JQ · Special · 16+ · Ages 16 to 25
- Ofsted:Good
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Wargrave House School
Newton-le-Willows, WA12 8RS · Special · All-through · Ages 4 to 16
- Ofsted:Expected standard in every area
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- 11.8%
- Pupils
- 74
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Willow Bank School
Newton-le-Willows, WA12 8DE · Special · All-through · Ages 8 to 16
- Ofsted:Needs attention in 3 areas
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- 29.2%
- Pupils
- 70
- Pupils per teacher
- 5.3
The map
See them as a listEvery school in WA12, on one map
Each dot is a school or nursery, coloured by its latest Ofsted grade. Point at a dot to see its name, or use the list.
- Good5
- Requires improvement2
- Not graded yet9
Before you apply
Apply through the council where you live
Your home council handles your application, wherever the school is. Living nearby doesn't guarantee a place: each school's admission rules decide.
By age
What's on offer for each age
Pick a stage to see every WA12 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
Living here
What it's like for families
WA12 has 16 schools and nurseries.
Dates to know
Apply through your local council, even for academies and faith schools.
- 31 OctSecondary deadlineFor children starting Year 7.
- 15 JanPrimary deadlineFor children starting Reception.
- 1 MarSecondary offersOffers day for Year 7 places.
- 16 AprPrimary offersOffers day for Reception places.
Keep up with schools in WA12
Follow any school and we'll email you when it gets a new Ofsted report or new results are out. Nothing else.
Questions
Questions parents ask about WA12
Nearby areas
How many schools are in WA12?
WA12 has 16 schools, including 9 primary schools, 3 secondary schools, 5 nurseries, 3 special schools. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
What are the best schools in WA12?
The highest-ranked schools in WA12 on Eduscope are St Peter's CofE Primary School, The District CofE Primary School, St Mary's Catholic Junior Academy. We rank each state school against schools of the same phase across England on its Ofsted inspection, results and attendance. Independent, special and nursery schools aren't ranked.
How do I choose the right school in WA12?
Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 16 schools in WA12 by Ofsted ratings, exam results, and distance. Filter by school type, gender, religious character, and admissions policy to narrow your options.
Sources: DfE school performance tables, DfE school census and workforce, DfE pupil absence, Ofsted. Photos are stand-ins.