St Mary's Catholic Infant Academy

StatePrimary+ NurseryRoman Catholic

Requires ImprovementPrimaryAges 3–7177 pupils

Victoria Road, Newton-le-Willows, WA12 9RXWebsite01744678357

Requires Improvement177 pupilsAges 3–7

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Requires Improvement3y ago

Inspected Jun 2022

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Ages3 - 7

Pupils177

Requires Improvement3y ago

Ages3 - 7

Pupils177

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Type

Academy

Phase

Primary

Age Range

3 - 7

Gender

Co-educational

Capacity

177 / 232 (76%)

Religion

Roman Catholic

Head Teacher

Mrs Samantha Birchall

At a Glance

InspectionRequires Improvement

Inspected Jun 2022

AdmissionsPlaces likely available

Places available (2025-26)

3.6%

Absence rate

Avg 6.5%

Food hygiene

Key Metrics

Borough Comparison

Absence rate

3.6%vs 6.5% avg

Absence & Behaviour

Overall absence rate3.6%

National avg: 5.4%

Persistent absence5.4%

National avg: 13.7%

2024-25

Inclusion & SEND

SEN Support7.9%

Below averageEngland average: 13%

EHC Plans2.8%

Below averageEngland average: 4.3%

Primary needs breakdown

Speech, Language & Communication12 pupils (63%)

Social, Emotional & Mental Health4 pupils (21%)

Physical Disability1 pupils (5%)

Moderate Learning Difficulty1 pupils (5%)

Not Assessed1 pupils (5%)

2024-25

Source: DfE School Census 2023-24

Staffing

Teachers (FTE)9

Teaching assistants (FTE)8

Support staff (FTE)10

2024-25

Demographics

Total pupils177

Free school meals10.7%

English as additional language5.1%

Ethnic backgrounds

White British79.7%

White Other5.6%

Mixed Other4.5%

Black African3.4%

Other1.1%

Asian Other1.1%

White Irish1.1%

Black Other0.6%

Indian0.6%

Bangladeshi0.6%

Mixed White & Asian0.6%

Mixed White & African0.6%

Mixed White & Caribbean0.6%

2024-25

Local Context

IMD Decile 6Average

IMD 2025

Food hygiene

Inspected Nov 2025

Flood Zone 1Low risk

Listed building159, 161 AND 163, CROW LANE EASTGrade II* Listed

Spending Per Pupil

£2,503

total expenditure per pupil

£-4,897 vs primary national avg (£7,400)

Teaching staff£1,168

Support staff£427

Premises£0

Energy£59

Learning resources£54

Income per pupil£3,070

2023-24

Data sourced from the Department for Education, Ofsted, and other government bodies under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Provided for general information only — verify details directly with the school. Terms

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