Schools in Newton-le-Willows, North West (2025)
7 schools · 3,250 students · 4 local authority, 3 academy · median Pupils on roll 365.
Newton-le-Willows, in North West, has 7 schools in England's 2025 data, together educating about 3,250 students. By level there are 6 primary, 1 secondary; by sector 4 local authority, 3 academy.
The median Pupils on roll across Newton-le-Willows's schools is 365, above the North West median of 237. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
7 of the 7 schools qualify for the Success Index (England). The highest-scoring is St Peter's CofE Primary School (88.7, top 10% of primary schools nationally), followed by St Mary's Catholic Junior Academy (68.9, top 50% of primary schools nationally), and Lyme Community Primary School (45.3, lower 50% of primary schools nationally). One school sits in the top 10% of England for its type. Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare a primary school with other primary schools.
The largest schools are Hope Academy (1,235 students), Newton-le-Willows Primary School (563 students), Wargrave CofE Primary School (424 students).
Ranked schools in Newton-le-Willows
Ordered by Success Index (England). Rank positions shown on each profile are within England and North West.
- 189St Peter's CofE Primary SchoolNewton-le-Willows · Local authority Primary83% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 226 students
- 269St Mary's Catholic Junior AcademyNewton-le-Willows · Academy Primary72% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 219 students
- 345Lyme Community Primary SchoolNewton-le-Willows · Local authority Primary62% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 218 students
- 445Newton-le-Willows Primary SchoolNewton-le-Willows · Local authority Primary58% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 563 students
- 540Hope AcademyNewton-le-Willows · Academy Secondary43.8 Attainment 8 · 1,235 students
- 629The District CofE Primary SchoolNewton-le-Willows · Academy Primary60% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 365 students
- 728Wargrave CofE Primary SchoolNewton-le-Willows · Local authority Primary57% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 424 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (England) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | St Peter's CofE Primary School Newton-le-Willows · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 88.7 Top 10% | 83% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 226 |
| 2 | St Mary's Catholic Junior Academy Newton-le-Willows · Primary · Ages 7–11 | Academy | 68.9 Top 50% | 72% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 219 |
| 3 | Lyme Community Primary School Newton-le-Willows · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 45.3 Lower 50% | 62% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 218 |
| 4 | Newton-le-Willows Primary School Newton-le-Willows · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 44.6 Lower 50% | 58% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 563 |
| 5 | Hope Academy Newton-le-Willows · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 40.3 Lower 50% | 43.8 Attainment 8 | 1,235 |
| 6 | The District CofE Primary School Newton-le-Willows · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 28.6 Lower 50% | 60% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 365 |
| 7 | Wargrave CofE Primary School Newton-le-Willows · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Local authority | 27.5 Lower 50% | 57% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 424 |
Compare the top 4 schools in Newton-le-Willows side by side →
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Newton-le-Willows?
St Peter's CofE Primary School is the highest-ranked school in Newton-le-Willows with a Success Index (England) of 88.7 out of 100 (Top 10% of primary schools in England).
How many schools are in Newton-le-Willows?
Newton-le-Willows has 7 schools (6 primary, 1 secondary) educating 3,250 students in 2025.
What is the typical Pupils on roll in Newton-le-Willows?
The median Pupils on roll across schools in Newton-le-Willows is 365. Number of pupils in the latest school census.