Newton-le-Willows Primary School Catchment Area
Newton-le-Willows Primary School is a community primary school in Newton-le-Willows, St. Helens , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 602 pupils, and a capacity of 637 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
3-11
Age range
602
Pupils
637
Capacity
95%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2016
Newton-le-Willows Primary School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Newton-le-Willows Primary School?
The catchment area for Newton-le-Willows 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 Newton-le-Willows 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.
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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 →Newton-le-Willows Primary School: 637 places, 95% filled: nearing capacity
Newton-le-Willows Primary School has a published admission number of 637 places. 602 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 95%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 637, St. Helens's admissions team applies distance-based tiebreakers. Families within the school's historical catchment boundary are well placed, but a boundary check with the council is recommended before applying.
The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 24.7% of pupils at Newton-le-Willows 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 →
Newton-le-Willows Primary School: School Information
- Full address
- Sanderling Road, Newton-le-Willows, WA12 9UF
- Local authority
- St. Helens
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 3-11 years
- Free school meals
- 24.7% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 104775
Other Primary Schools in Newton-le-Willows
If Newton-le-Willows Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Newton-le-Willows are the next closest alternatives.
Lyme Community Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · WA12 9HD
Wargrave CofE Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · WA12 8QL
St Peter's CofE Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · WA12 9UR
The District CofE Primary School Catchment Area
Academy converter · WA12 9PZ
St Mary's Catholic Junior Academy Catchment Area
Academy sponsor led · WA12 9QQ
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Newton-le-Willows 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions: Newton-le-Willows Primary School
What is the catchment area for Newton-le-Willows Primary School? ▾
The catchment area for Newton-le-Willows 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 Newton-le-Willows Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Newton-le-Willows Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 637 places (95% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for Newton-le-Willows Primary School? ▾
Admission to Newton-le-Willows 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 Newton-le-Willows Primary School cover? ▾
Newton-le-Willows 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.
What is the Ofsted rating for Newton-le-Willows Primary School? ▾
Newton-le-Willows Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2016. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.