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Willow Tree Primary School Catchment Area

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

Willow Tree Primary School is a academy converter primary school in St Helens, St. Helens , serving pupils aged 3–11, with 184 pupils, and a capacity of 259 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

3–11

Age range

184

Pupils

259

Capacity

71%

Fill rate

Requires improvement

Ofsted 2022

Willow Tree Primary School Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Willow Tree Primary School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with St. Helens. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

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 →

Willow Tree Primary School — School Information

Full address
Willow Tree Avenue, Leach Lane, St Helens, WA9 4LZ
Local authority
St. Helens
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3–11 years
Free school meals
42.6% of pupils
DfE URN
150877

Other Primary Schools in St Helens

If Willow Tree Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in St Helens are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Willow Tree Primary School

Is Willow Tree Primary School oversubscribed?

Willow Tree Primary School has a capacity of 259 places and currently has 184 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with St. Helens.

What is the admissions policy for Willow Tree Primary School?

Admission to Willow Tree 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 Willow Tree Primary School cover?

Willow Tree Primary School is a primary school in St Helens, 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 Willow Tree Primary School?

Willow Tree Primary School was rated Requires improvement by Ofsted in 2022. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.