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Primary schools in Newton-le-Willows

All 8 primary schools in Newton-le-Willows.

8 schools in Newton-le-Willows

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  1. St Peter's CofE Primary School

    Newton-le-Willows, WA12 9UR · State · Primary · Ages 4 to 11

    • Ofsted:Outstanding in every area
    • Church of England

    Results well above the Newton-le-Willows average, low absence.

    42 first choices, 28 offers made

    Met the standard at 1183%

    Newton-le-Willows 64%England 62%

    Days missed
    2.7%Newton-le-Willows 5.3%
    Pupils
    226
    Pupils per teacher
    27.6
    View school St Peter's CofE Primary School

  2. The District CofE Primary School

    Newton-le-Willows, WA12 9PZ · Academy · Primary · Ages 2 to 11

    • Ofsted:Good
    • Church of England
    • Has a nursery

    Results below the Newton-le-Willows average.

    46 first choices, 44 offers made

    Met the standard at 1160%

    Newton-le-Willows 64%England 62%

    Days missed
    5.7%Newton-le-Willows 5.3%
    Pupils
    365
    Pupils per teacher
    20.5
    View school The District CofE Primary School

  3. St Mary's Catholic Junior Academy

    Newton-le-Willows, WA12 9QQ · Academy · Primary · Ages 7 to 11

    • Ofsted:Requires improvement
    • Catholic

    Results above the Newton-le-Willows average.

    Met the standard at 1172%

    Newton-le-Willows 64%England 62%

    Days missed
    5.3%Newton-le-Willows 5.3%
    Pupils
    219
    Pupils per teacher
    18.0
    View school St Mary's Catholic Junior Academy

  5. Wargrave CofE Primary School

    Newton-le-Willows, WA12 8QL · State · Primary · Ages 2 to 11

    • Ofsted:Good in every area
    • Church of England
    • Has a nursery

    Results below the Newton-le-Willows average.

    53 first choices, 57 offers made

    Met the standard at 1157%

    Newton-le-Willows 64%England 62%

    Days missed
    5.2%Newton-le-Willows 5.3%
    Pupils
    424
    Pupils per teacher
    19.0
    View school Wargrave CofE Primary School

  6. Lyme Community Primary School

    Newton-le-Willows, WA12 9HD · State · Primary · Ages 3 to 11

    • Ofsted:Good in every area
    • Has a nursery

    Results close to the Newton-le-Willows average.

    30 first choices, 30 offers made

    Met the standard at 1162%

    Newton-le-Willows 64%England 62%

    Days missed
    6.2%Newton-le-Willows 5.3%
    Pupils
    218
    Pupils per teacher
    22.2
    View school Lyme Community Primary School

  7. Newton-le-Willows Primary School

    Newton-le-Willows, WA12 9UF · State · Primary · Ages 3 to 11

    • Ofsted:Needs attention in 6 areas
    • Has a nursery

    Results below the Newton-le-Willows average.

    47 first choices, 56 offers made

    Met the standard at 1158%

    Newton-le-Willows 64%England 62%

    Days missed
    5.3%Newton-le-Willows 5.3%
    Pupils
    563
    Pupils per teacher
    20.3
    View school Newton-le-Willows Primary School

  8. 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
    –
    View school Wargrave House School

  9. St Mary's Catholic Infant Academy

    St Helens, WA12 9RX · Academy · Primary · Ages 3 to 7

    • Ofsted:Requires improvement
    • Catholic
    • Has a nursery

    No published results yet.

    44 first choices, 46 offers made

    Results

    Not published for this kind of school.

    Days missed
    3.6%Newton-le-Willows 5.3%
    Pupils
    173
    Pupils per teacher
    21.8
    View school St Mary's Catholic Infant Academy
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How Newton-le-Willows's primary schools spread out

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Met the expected standard at 11

Share of Year 6 pupils reaching the expected level in reading, writing and maths.

Newton-le-Willows 64%England 62%Wargrave CofE Primary School: 57%Newton-le-Willows Primary School: 58%The District CofE Primary School: 60%Lyme Community Primary School: 62%St Mary's Catholic Junior Academy: 72%St Peter's CofE Primary School: 83%0%25%50%75%100%
Primary schools in Newton-le-Willows

Days missed

Share of school sessions pupils missed, for any reason. Lower is better.

Newton-le-Willows average 5.7%St Peter's CofE Primary School: 2.7%St Mary's Catholic Infant Academy: 3.6%Wargrave CofE Primary School: 5.2%Newton-le-Willows Primary School: 5.3%St Mary's Catholic Junior Academy: 5.3%The District CofE Primary School: 5.7%Lyme Community Primary School: 6.2%Wargrave House School: 11.8%0%4%8%12%16%
Primary schools in Newton-le-Willows

Ofsted grades in Newton-le-Willows

The last full grade for each school Ofsted has graded. 5 newer or converted schools don't have a grade yet.

  • Outstanding: 0 of 3
  • Good: 1 of 3
  • Requires improvement: 2 of 3
  • Inadequate: 0 of 3
Before you apply

Four things worth knowing in Newton-le-Willows

  1. Half or more are faith schools.

    5 of the 8 primary schools in Newton-le-Willows have a religious character. When they're full, they can put families of their faith first, so check each school's rules.

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  2. A nursery place isn't a Reception place.

    5 schools take children from age 2 or 3. You still need to apply for Reception, even if your child is already in the school's nursery.

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  3. Apply by 15 January.

    Apply to your council for a Reception place starting in September. Offers come out on 16 April.

  4. Check how old the Ofsted grade is.

    Some grades are many years old. Each school's page shows the date of its last inspection and what's changed since.

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About these schools

Primary schools in Newton-le-Willows, explained

There are 8 primary schools in Newton-le-Willows, teaching 2,262 children. 4 are run by the council and 3 are academies or free schools. Among them is 1 special school.

33% of the mainstream state schools Ofsted has graded are Good or Outstanding, against 94.8% across England. 0 of them are Outstanding, though some grades are several years old, so check the date on each school's page.

64.1% of pupils in Newton-le-Willows met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at 11, against 62% across England. The gap between schools is wide, from 57% to 83%, which is why it's worth looking school by school.

24.8% of pupils get free school meals. Schools here spend £6,855 a year on each pupil, against £8,120 across England. 13.0% of pupils are persistently absent, missing one day in ten or more, against 18.1% across England.

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How many primary schools are in Newton-le-Willows?
There are 8 primary schools in Newton-le-Willows, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.
What are the best primary schools in Newton-le-Willows?
The highest-ranked primary schools in Newton-le-Willows on Eduscope are St Peter's CofE Primary School, The District CofE Primary School and 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.
How are primary schools in Newton-le-Willows ranked on Eduscope?
Each state school gets a rank score out of 100. We place each measure as a percentile among state schools of the same phase across England, then weight them. Primary schools: latest Ofsted inspection 30%, pupils meeting the expected standard at Key Stage 2 30%, pupils reaching the higher standard 10%, persistent absence (lower is better) 20%, average reading and maths scores 10%. Secondary schools: latest Ofsted inspection 25%, Attainment 8 25%, grade 5 or above in English and maths 15%, persistent absence (lower is better) 15%, pupils staying in education or work after GCSEs 10%, A level average points (sixth forms only) 10%. Results are averaged over up to three years, and an Ofsted grade older than five years counts for less. A school needs data for at least 60% of the weights. Special schools, pupil referral units, nurseries, independent schools and 16 to 19 schools aren't ranked, and are listed by Ofsted grade and name. Our methodology page explains more.
How do primary schools in Newton-le-Willows perform at Key Stage 2?
Across primary schools in Newton-le-Willows, 64% of pupils meet the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at Key Stage 2. This figure is based on the latest published results from the Department for Education.
What is the average class size in Newton-le-Willows primary schools?
The average pupil-teacher ratio across primary schools in Newton-le-Willows is 21:1. While this is not a direct measure of class size, it indicates the level of teaching resource available per pupil.
How do I choose a primary school in Newton-le-Willows?
When choosing a primary school in Newton-le-Willows, consider Ofsted ratings, Key Stage 2 results, distance from home, school size, and whether the school offers wrap-around care. You can compare all 8 primary schools on Eduscope using filters for school type, gender, religious character, and more.

Sources: Department for Education school performance tables, school census and workforce data, Get Information About Schools and Ofsted. Distances are straight-line estimates.

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