Newton-le-Willows Primary School, Newton-le-Willows
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 8 months agoReport card - no overall grade (new Ofsted framework from Sep 2024)
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Newton-le-Willows is a caring school where pupils feel safe, supported and happy. Staff know pupils well and behaviour is calm and orderly throughout the day. The school has made impressive improvements in reading, writing and mathematics, with attainment now matching national expectations.
Key Strengths
- Pupils feel safe and behaviour is calm and orderly across the school
- Attendance has improved significantly and is now close to national averages
- Strong progress in reading, writing and mathematics, with attainment now in line with national averages
- Staff build positive relationships with pupils and families, providing effective pastoral support
- Clear behaviour expectations applied consistently by staff
Areas for Improvement
- Uneven achievement across subjects - pupils do not achieve as well in the wider curriculum
- Inconsistent curriculum design and teaching quality beyond English and mathematics
- Early years provision is uneven and children not always well prepared for Year 1
- Inconsistent identification and support for pupils with special educational needs
- Limited enrichment opportunities including clubs, sports, music and external learning experiences
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met - leaders have established an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility and concerns are actively identified and managed.
Extracurricular Activities
Year 6 'truly trusted' leadership roles, voting in assemblies, fundraising activities, thematic weeks
Newton-le-Willows Primary School provides a safe, calm environment where pupils feel supported and behaviour is orderly. However, achievement is uneven across subjects, with particular concerns about progress in the wider curriculum beyond English and mathematics.
At a Glance
19.5%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 64% to 74%. Maths has improved from 68% to 73%. Writing has improved from 74% to 80%.
Class Sizes
28.4
Avg class size
27.4
Infant (KS1)
29.5
KS2
20
Total classes
2 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
88%
Available places
563 pupils
637 capacity
74 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Newton-le-Willows
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Newton-le-Willows
Admissions Demand - St. Helens
Places available
2,195
Applications
1,726
Got 1st preference
93.9%
Got preferred school
99.2%
Primary admissions across St. Helens (2025/26)
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
5.33226%
Overall absence
14.58733%
Persistent absence
521
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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