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St Mary's Catholic Infant Academy

Victoria Road, Newton-le-Willows, St Helens, WA12 9RX

Academy sponsor led · Ages 3–7 · Mixed

Ofsted

Requires improvement

Jun 2022

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St Mary's Catholic Junior Academy

0.29 km away · Academy sponsor led

Requires improvement

Newton-le-Willows Primary School

0.47 km away · Community school

Good

The District CofE Primary School

0.58 km away · Academy converter

Good

St Peter's CofE Primary School

1.03 km away · Voluntary aided school

Outstanding

Wargrave CofE Primary School

1.17 km away · Voluntary controlled school

Good

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About St Mary's Catholic Infant Academy

St Mary's Catholic Infant Academy is a primary school in St Helens, St. Helens. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Requires improvement (2022 inspection). The school has around 177 pupils on roll. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

Location: Victoria Road, St Helens, WA12 9RX | More schools in St. Helens

Ofsted inspection history

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

Jun 2022 — Requires improvement
Jun 2022 — Requires improvement (predecessor: St Mary's Catholic Infant School)
May 2018 — Requires improvement (predecessor: St Mary's Catholic Infant School)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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

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

Where is St Mary's Catholic Infant Academy located?

St Mary's Catholic Infant Academy is a primary school in St Helens, St. Helens (WA12 9RX).

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

St Mary's Catholic Infant Academy has around 177 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

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