St. Helens
St Mary's Catholic Junior Academy
Close to home and non-selective, but attainment sits below the national average and the last inspection asked for improvement.
What the data says
Published data, read plainly. It tells you what to check next; it does not guarantee a place or replace your local authority’s admissions guidance.
72% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, above the national average of around 61%.
- 72%
- Expected standard (R+W+M)
- 14%
- Higher standard (R+W+M)
- 2024/2025
- Academic year
KS2 progress scores (reading, writing, maths progress) are not yet surfaced in this summary. Check the performance table section below.
Admissions realism depends on your home postcode and the school's published allocation data. Enter your postcode on this page to get a more specific assessment, and always verify the latest policy on the school's official admissions page.
This school has a Roman Catholic religious character. Admissions may prioritise pupils who meet faith criteria. A Supplementary Information Form (SIF) may be required.
Watch-outs
- Faith admissions criteria apply (Roman Catholic). A Supplementary Information Form may be required. Evidence of faith practice may be needed.
What to do next
- Verify the school's official admissions policy
- Download and review the Supplementary Information Form
- Book an open day or school visit
- Add this school to your shortlist and compare with backup options
Starting school in September 2027
- Primary (Reception): apply by 15 January 2027; offers on 16 April 2027.
National dates for England. You apply through the council where you live, even for a school in another council.
KS2 results history
| Year | Pupils | Expected % | Higher % | Reading | Writing | Maths | Read score | Maths score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/2025 | — | 72.0% | 14.0% | 81.0% | 82.0% | 81.0% | 106.0 | 105.0 |
| 2023/2024 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearby and similar schools
Other primary schools in St. Helens for local comparison.
School information
| URN | 150302 |
| Local authority | St. Helens |
| Region | North West |
| Phase | Primary |
| Type | Academy sponsor led |
| Gender of entry | Mixed |
| Age range | 7-11 |
| Headteacher | Samantha Birchall |
| Trust | THE LIVERPOOL JOINT CATHOLIC AND CHURCH OF ENGLAND ACADEMIES TRUST |
| Admissions | Not applicable |
| Religious character | Roman Catholic |
| Postcode | WA12 9QQ |
| Pupils | 229 |
| FSM eligible | 17.9% |
Contact and identifiers
Barn Way, Newton-le-Willows, Merseyside, WA12 9QQ
https://www.federationofstmarys.co.uk/1744678603| DfE number | 2000 |
| UKPRN | 10093648 |
| Opened | 1 Mar 2024 |
| GIAS updated | 25 Mar 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 25 Mar 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | — |
| Latest KS2 year | 2024/2025 |
| Ofsted published | 23 Jan 2023 |
Latest Ofsted inspection
| Quality of education | Requires improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Requires improvement |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
| Inspection type | Requires Improvement S5 Reinspection Visit 1 |
| Category of concern | — |
| Inspection date | 22 Nov 2022 |
| Publication date | 23 Jan 2023 |