St Mary's Catholic Infant Academy

Contact details for the school

School Name: St Mary's Catholic Infant Academy
Address: Victoria Road, Newton-le-Willows
Town/City: St Helens
County: Merseyside
Postcode: WA12 9RX
Country: United Kingdom
Telephone Number: 01744 678357
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 3-7)
Type: Academy sponsor led
Religious Denomination: Roman Catholic
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2024
Trust: The Liverpool Joint Catholic And Church Of England Academies Trust
Sponsor: The Dioceses Of Liverpool Joint Catholic And Church Of England Academy Trust

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Samantha Birchall
Capacity: 232
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 173 (51% boys & 49% girls)
Enrollment: 75% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 12.7%

Location and administration

URN: 150505
DfE Number: 342/2002
UKPRN: 10094328
UPRN: 39060150
Region: North West (E12000002)
District: St. Helens (E08000013)
Constituency: St Helens North (E14001509)
Electoral Ward: Newton-le-Willows West (E05014127)
Diocese: RC11(Archdiocese of Liverpool)

Easting & Northing: 358055E, 395675N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 27' 24.43" N 2° 37' 58.86" W
Plus Code: 9C5VF948+PQ

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Jeanette Banks - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 March 2004 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 29 February 2028.
  • Headteacher Samantha Birchall - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 March 2024 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Andrea Hymers - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 April 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 March 2028.
  • Mrs Gillian Maguire - Local Governor. Appointed on 6 July 2026 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 5 July 2030.
  • Leah Matthews - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 April 2024 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 31 March 2028.
  • Mr Oliver Moore - Local Governor. Appointed on 25 September 2026 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 24 September 2030.
  • Gillian Tuck - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 April 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 19 December 2025.
  • Mrs Gillian Tuck - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 1 July 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 30 June 2030.
  • Vanessa Wells - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 1 March 2024 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 19 December 2025.
  • Rebecca Wong - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 April 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 17 July 2026.