Lyme Community Primary School vs St Mary's Catholic Junior Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 1.2 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 Junior Academy
Newton-le-Willows · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
219 students
| Measure | Lyme Community Primary School Newton-le-Willows, North West | St Mary's Catholic Junior Academy Newton-le-Willows, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 45 Lower 50% | 69 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1136 of 2,286 | #485 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #9000 of 15,697 | #4114 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 218 | 219 |
| Pupils on roll | 218 | 219 |
| Free school meals | 36.2% | 21% |
| Capacity filled | 89% | 91.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 62% | 72% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | 14% |
| 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 | Newton-le-Willows |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.lyme.st-helens.sch.uk | www.federationofstmarys.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Mary's Catholic Junior Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (68.9 vs 45.3).
- •St Mary's Catholic Junior Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (72% vs 62%).
- •St Mary's Catholic Junior Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (14% vs 10%).
- •St Mary's Catholic Junior Academy is the larger school with 219 students compared with 218.
- •Lyme Community Primary School is a local authority school while St Mary's Catholic Junior 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 Junior Academy?
On the Success Index (England), St Mary's Catholic Junior Academy ranks higher (68.9 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 Junior Academy?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Newton-le-Willows and Newton-le-Willows in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Lyme Community Primary School: 218. St Mary's Catholic Junior Academy: 219. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Lyme Community Primary School and St Mary's Catholic Junior Academy rank in North West?
Lyme Community Primary School is 1136th of 2,286 and St Mary's Catholic Junior Academy is 485th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).