Lyme Community Primary School vs St Mary's Catholic Infant Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 1.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lyme Community Primary School
Newton-le-Willows · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
218 students
St Mary's Catholic Infant Academy
St Helens · Academy primary · Ages 3–7
173 students
| Measure | Lyme Community Primary School Newton-le-Willows, North West | St Mary's Catholic Infant Academy St Helens, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 45 Lower 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #1136 of 2,286 | #404 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #9000 of 15,697 | #3431 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–7 |
| Students | 218 | 173 |
| Pupils on roll | 218 | 173 |
| Free school meals | 36.2% | 12.7% |
| Capacity filled | 89% | 74.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 62% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Newton-le-Willows | St Helens |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.lyme.st-helens.sch.uk | www.federationofstmarys.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Mary's Catholic Infant Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (72.5 vs 45.3).
- •Lyme Community Primary School is the larger school with 218 students compared with 173.
- •Lyme Community Primary School is a local authority school while St Mary's Catholic Infant Academy is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Lyme Community Primary School better than St Mary's Catholic Infant Academy?
On the Success Index (England), St Mary's Catholic Infant Academy ranks higher (72.5 vs 45.3 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Lyme Community Primary School and St Mary's Catholic Infant Academy?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Newton-le-Willows and St Helens in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Lyme Community Primary School: 218. St Mary's Catholic Infant Academy: 173. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Lyme Community Primary School and St Mary's Catholic Infant Academy rank in North West?
Lyme Community Primary School is 1136th of 2,286 and St Mary's Catholic Infant Academy is 404th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).