Lyme Community Primary School
Newton-le-Willows, WA12 9HD · St. Helens · primary school
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21st of 52 primary schools in St. Helens we can score, 54 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 6.4/10 against 1,958 of them, against 5.2/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 62.0 · 44 | 62% | 2.68 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 10.0 · 66 | 38% | 2.54 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Lyme Community Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 62.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 10.0% achieved it, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (6.4 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.2 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils join Science Club and Lyme's Brass Band. Trips include Boreatton Park, Colomendy, Acorn Farm, PGL, and a Year 4 rainforest visit. Both breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 218 pupils against a stated capacity of 245. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who fall below the expected standard in maths? What specific activities are included in the Science Club termly?
What Ofsted said about Lyme Community Primary School
Overview
Lyme Community Primary School is described as a “happy place where everyone is respected for who they are,” with pupils who are “enthusiastic and keen to learn.” The report highlights a “suitably broad and ambitious curriculum” that meets the needs of all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, who “achieve well.” Staff are valued, governors are committed, and attendance has improved through rigorous tracking and support.
Strengths
- Pupils are “kind, courteous and well mannered,” with “little disruption to learning.”
- The curriculum is “carefully mapped out,” and staff are “clear on exactly what pupils need to know.”
- Pupils with SEND “achieve well” due to “highly effective processes” for early identification and support.
- Personal development is “very well developed,” fostering respect and an understanding of different faiths and cultures.
- Staff feel “valued” due to the school’s consideration of workload and well-being.
Areas to improve
- Ensure classroom activities “match the intended learning more closely” to prevent pupils from missing opportunities to deepen subject knowledge.
- Ensure early readers are provided with books “well matched to their phonics knowledge” to help them learn to read fluently and accurately more swiftly.
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective.”
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 40% |
| 2023/24 | 38% |
| 2024/25 | 62% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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