Newton-le-Willows Primary School
95%
Capacity
602
Pupils
1.8x
Demand
About Newton-le-Willows Primary School
Newton-le-Willows Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the St. Helens community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 602 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (95% of 637 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Newton-le-Willows Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Lauren Chisnall, it falls under St. Helens local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 56% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 9156th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 29th out of 47 in St. Helens.
Newton-le-Willows Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 129 applications for 70 places, making it 1.8x oversubscribed. Of these, 57 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 9 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Severe Learning Difficulty and 6 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Newton-le-Willows Primary School include Playing Fields, Library, Music Rooms, Sports Hall, Forest School, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Netball, Athletics, Swimming, Dance and 2 more, as well as clubs including Coding, Choir, Gardening, Chess and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 24.7%, which is close to the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in St. Helens, Newton-le-Willows Primary School is one of the options available in the North West region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Sanderling Road, Newton-le-Willows, St. Helens, WA12 9UF |
| Headteacher | Lauren Chisnall |
| Local Authority | St. Helens |
| Number of Pupils | 602 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 24.7% |
| School Capacity | 602 / 637 (95% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
23 Sept 2021Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (23 Sept 2021): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 16 Jun 2016. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (56%)
9156th of 13,686
Nationally
1311th of 2,065
In North West
29th of 47
In St. Helens
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
56%
Expected Standard
11%
Higher Standard
'22/23
42%
'23/24
56%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed70
129
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
57 families put this school as their 1st choice (44% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Sanderling Road, Newton-le-Willows
St. Helens, WA12 9UF
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