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
Admissions and catchment
Council allocation figures
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We have not collected St. Helens council’s allocation figures for this school yet. We only show a verdict when we can cite the council’s published figures. Check St. Helens’s allocation booklet, or the school’s website.
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 |
| Latest pupils | 229 |
| FSM eligible | 17.9% |
Contact and identifiers
Barn Way, Newton-le-Willows, Merseyside, WA12 9QQ
https://www.federationofstmarys.co.uk/View local authority page1744678603| 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 |