Lyme Community Primary School

A not judged community school school in St. Helens. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Lyme Community Primary School.

Newton-Le-Willows, WA129HD Ofsted: Not Judged Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

37

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
32.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 38.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
33.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 0.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
50.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Not Judged

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Not Judged
Overall effectiveness
Not Judged
Last inspected
26 November 2024
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Lyme Street
Newton-Le-Willows, WA129HD
Phone
1744678350
Website
lyme.st-helens.sch.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
104776
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Address
Lyme Street, Newton-le-Willows, WA12 9HD
Website
www.lyme.st-helens.sch.uk
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Capacity
245 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
211
Free School Meals
37.0% (78 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
1.4% (3 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
93.5%
Good
Persistent Absence
16.1%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
38.0%
Reading Score:
101.0
Maths Score:
104.0
Grammar Score:
105.0

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 104.0 101.0
2023 102.0 100.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
12 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
23
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
211 pupils
3-11

Performance Trend

Improving trend (+1.5 per year)

Up 1.5% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"I CAN!"

Inspire Challenge Achieve Nurture

Head Teacher's Message

Lyme Community Primary School aims to create an inclusive environment with I CAN values; personal development and achievement are at the centre, preparing children to contribute to the community and wider world.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Football Gardening Yoga/Mindfulness Seasonal crafts Cross-stitch Book Club Arts and crafts Judo Cooking Computing Multisports Brass Band Choir

Facilities

indoor classroom outdoor classroom library mud kitchen gardening area fire pit wooden shelter Forest School area role play area blocks and construction arts and crafts area playdough sand water music ICT and technology climbing

Curriculum Highlights

Long Term Curriculum Maps 2024-25 Overviews for Parents Autumn 1 2025 Overviews for Parents Spring 1 2026 PATHS (Personal Development) Forest School Y1-Y6 curriculum areas: Maths, Phonics, Reading, PSHRE, R.E., Science, Writing, Spelling Geography History MFL: French Music Physical Education

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Breakfast Club 8 am - 8.50 am (cereal, toast, juice/water); After School Club 3.15 pm - 5.30 pm (snack such as noodles, wraps, fruit kebabs). During these sessions, the staff plan activities for the children to access - both inside and outside as well as the opportunity for free choice activities.

SEND Provision

Miss Burns (National SENCo Award) is the SENCo; Adaptive Teaching and Local Offer information are provided. SEND Information Report 2025.26 available.

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