PrimaryData as of May 2026

St Mary's Catholic Junior Academy

Barn Way, Newton-le-Willows, WA12 9QQ

Academy sponsor led

Roman Catholic

Pupils

229

Ages

7-11

FSM

17.9%

Capacity

240

Ofsted

Requires improvement

Nov 2022

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading

81.0%

Writing

82.0%

Maths

81.0%

RWM Combined

72.0%

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About St Mary's Catholic Junior Academy

St Mary's Catholic Junior Academy is a primary school in Newton-le-Willows, St. Helens. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Requires improvement (2022 inspection). Latest published results: KS2 2024/25: 72% met expected standard in RWM. The school has around 229 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: Barn Way, Newton-le-Willows, WA12 9QQ | More schools in St. Helens

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for St Mary's Catholic Junior Academy, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

Nov 2022 — Requires improvement
Nov 2022 — Requires improvement (predecessor: St Mary's Catholic Junior School)
Dec 2018 — Requires improvement (predecessor: St Mary's Catholic Junior School)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about St Mary's Catholic Junior Academy

What is St Mary's Catholic Junior Academy's Ofsted rating?

St Mary's Catholic Junior Academy received a Requires improvement rating from Ofsted following its 2022 inspection.

What are St Mary's Catholic Junior Academy's latest exam results?

St Mary's Catholic Junior Academy: KS2 2024/25: 72% met expected standard in RWM. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.

Where is St Mary's Catholic Junior Academy located?

St Mary's Catholic Junior Academy is a primary school in Newton-le-Willows, St. Helens (WA12 9QQ).

How many pupils attend St Mary's Catholic Junior Academy?

St Mary's Catholic Junior Academy has around 229 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare St Mary's Catholic Junior Academy with other schools?

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