Newton-le-Willows Primary School

How places are decided at Newton-le-Willows Primary School

Newton-le-Willows Primary School: key facts

What did School Atlas judge Newton-le-Willows Primary School's summary of 6 ofsted judgements to be?

School Atlas judged Newton-le-Willows Primary School's summary of 6 ofsted judgements as Needs attention at its inspection in January 2026, on School Atlas's own scale.

How many pupils attend Newton-le-Willows Primary School?

Newton-le-Willows Primary School has 563 pupils on roll.

What ages does Newton-le-Willows Primary School take?

Newton-le-Willows Primary School admits pupils aged 3 to 11.

Where is Newton-le-Willows Primary School located?

Newton-le-Willows Primary School is located in Newton-le-Willows, WA12 9UF, St. Helens.

How do I apply to Newton-le-Willows Primary School?

Newton-le-Willows Primary School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.

How far from Newton-le-Willows Primary School were places offered?

The furthest place offered at Newton-le-Willows Primary School for 2024-25 (Reception) was 2.897 miles from the school. The council's figures don't show whether anyone was refused, so it may not have been a cut-off.

How are Reception places decided at Newton-le-Willows Primary School?

When Newton-le-Willows Primary School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. looked after children and children who were previously looked after but then became subject to adoption — looked after children and children who were previously looked after but then became subject to adoption, a child arrangements order, or special guardianship order1. This includes children who appear to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted2; 2. children who have a brother or sister at the school at the time of likely admission — children who have a brother or sister at the school at the time of likely admission. This includes full, half or stepbrothers and sisters, adopted and foster brothers and sisters who are living at the same address and are part of the same family unit; 3. other children. The school offers 90 places at this entry point. Tie-break: Straight-line distance measured by the council on its GIS from the National Grid co-ordinates of the family home to those of the school (LLPG).

What is the largest ethnic background at Newton-le-Willows Primary School?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 89.9% of pupils at Newton-le-Willows Primary School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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