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St Mary's Catholic Junior Academy
Requires Improvementgraded 22/11/2022Ages 7–11229 pupilsFaithRoman Catholic
St Mary's Catholic Junior Academy is a primary school for pupils aged 7 to 11 in Newton-le-Willows, within the St. Helens local authority. It has a Roman Catholic religious character. The school has around 229 pupils on roll. It was most recently inspected by Ofsted in 22/11/2022 and continues to develop its provision for pupils. Families comparing primary schools in Newton-le-Willows can view St Mary's Catholic Junior Academy's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted & inspectionRequires Improvement
Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements
Quality of educationRequires Improvement
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementRequires Improvement
Last inspected 22/11/2022. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points2 strengths · 2 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Behaviour & attitudes
Personal development
Quality of education
Leadership & management
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
Pupil intake21.0%
Free school meals21.0%
England avg 24.0%
English not first language2.7%
England avg 18.8%
Places filled94%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing92.9%
Attendance92.9%
England avg 94.5%
Persistent absence21.9%
England avg 14.3%
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Newton-le-Willows
All schools in Newton-le-Willows →St Mary's Catholic Infant AcademyRequires Improvement · 0.2 miThe District CofE Primary SchoolGood · 0.2 miNewton-le-Willows Primary SchoolGood · 0.4 miWargrave CofE Primary School0.6 miHope Academy0.7 miWargrave House SchoolGood · 0.8 mi
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