St Peter's CofE Primary School
Newton-le-Willows, WA12 9UR · St. Helens · primary school
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1st 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.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 8.9/10 against 3,930 of them, against 9.0/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 | 83.0 · 92 | 62% | 5.65 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 17.0 · 87 | 38% | 3.35 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Peter's CofE Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 83.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. A further 17.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (8.9 out of 10 against similar schools, 9.0 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Chess, Rock Kids, French Club, STEM Club, Mad Science, LEGO, and book clubs. Sports include football, rugby, cricket, and rounders, while Young Voices provides music opportunities. Trips include visits to COP-OP Arena in Manchester, and an after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 226 pupils against a stated capacity of 237. 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 do not reach the expected standard in their first year? What specific activities are included in the after-school club? How does the curriculum integrate the STEM and Mad Science clubs into daily learning?
What Ofsted said about St Peter's CofE Primary School
Overview
The report describes St Peter’s CofE Primary School as a “superb school and a happy place to learn” where pupils “flourish academically and socially.” Leaders have established an “exceptional curriculum” that places “no limits on pupils’ development,” resulting in outstanding outcomes across all inspected areas.
Strengths
- The curriculum is “very ambitious,” enabling pupils to acquire “deep and connected knowledge” across subjects, supported by “carefully planned visits” that inspire curiosity.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) receive “exemplary” support, allowing them to “master new knowledge quickly” and achieve “extraordinarily well.”
- Behaviour and attitudes are “exemplary,” with pupils attending to learning with care in a “calm and purposeful environment.”
- Early years provision is highly effective, with children grasping phonics quickly and becoming “fluent readers” through expert teaching.
- Personal development is “impressive,” with pupils confidently using the “language of debating” and participating in a rich range of clubs and opportunities.
Areas to improve
- The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
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 | 69% |
| 2023/24 | 79% |
| 2024/25 | 83% |
| 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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