The District CofE Primary School
78%
Capacity
372
Pupils
2.1x
Demand
About The District CofE Primary School
The District CofE Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the St. Helens community, welcoming children from age 2 to 11. The school has 372 pupils on roll, operating at 78% capacity. Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated The District CofE Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Julia Burger, it falls under St. Helens local authority.
The District CofE Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 67 applications for 32 places, making it 2.1x oversubscribed. Of these, 32 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 8 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 5 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at The District CofE Primary School include Music Rooms, Sensory Room, Playing Fields, Library, ICT Suite, Gymnasium, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Tennis, Athletics, Dance, Cross Country and 3 more, as well as clubs including Book Club, Chess, Gardening, Film Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 45.3%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in St. Helens, The District CofE 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 | 2 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Patterson Street, Newton-le-Willows, St. Helens, WA12 9PZ |
| Headteacher | Julia Burger |
| Local Authority | St. Helens |
| Number of Pupils | 372 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 45.3% |
| School Capacity | 372 / 475 (78% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
19 Oct 2021Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 1 Dec 2021. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed32
67
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
32 families put this school as their 1st choice (48% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Patterson Street, Newton-le-Willows
St. Helens, WA12 9PZ
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