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Lyme Community Primary School Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Lyme Community Primary School is a community primary school in Newton-le-Willows, St. Helens , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 215 pupils, and a capacity of 245 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

3-11

Age range

215

Pupils

245

Capacity

88%

Fill rate

Lyme Community Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Lyme Community Primary School?

The catchment area for Lyme Community Primary School is the geographic zone St. Helens uses to prioritise admissions when this primary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. St. Helens publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

The catchment area for Lyme Community Primary School is set by St. Helens and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.

The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by St. Helens before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find St. Helens catchment area documents →

Lyme Community Primary School: 245 places, 88% filled: places available

Lyme Community Primary School has a published admission number of 245 places. 215 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 88%. At 88% full, the school currently has headroom below its 245 place limit. Catchment distance criteria still apply when the school is oversubscribed, but at current demand levels, places have been available for applicants outside the immediate catchment area.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 35% of pupils at Lyme Community Primary School are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across St. Helens.

To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.

St. Helens publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. Find St. Helens school admissions →

Lyme Community Primary School: School Information

Full address
Lyme Street, Newton-le-Willows, WA12 9HD
Local authority
St. Helens
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3-11 years
Free school meals
35% of pupils
DfE URN
104776

Other Primary Schools in Newton-le-Willows

If Lyme Community Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Newton-le-Willows are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Lyme Community Primary School by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.

Frequently Asked Questions: Lyme Community Primary School

What is the catchment area for Lyme Community Primary School?

The catchment area for Lyme Community Primary School is the geographic zone St. Helens uses to prioritise admissions when this primary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. St. Helens publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Lyme Community Primary School oversubscribed?

Lyme Community Primary School has a capacity of 245 places and currently has 215 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with St. Helens.

What is the admissions policy for Lyme Community Primary School?

Admission to Lyme Community Primary School is managed by St. Helens. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.

What age range does Lyme Community Primary School cover?

Lyme Community Primary School is a primary school in Newton-le-Willows, St. Helens, serving pupils aged 3-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

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