St Peter's CofE Primary School
Voluntary aided primary school in Newton-le-Willows (St. Helens).
Location
iSchool location from Get Information about Schools. Nearby schools are coloured by phase. Open Map+ for a full-screen map with neighbourhood deprivation (England only).About
are Faith, Hope, Love and Trust. These values were chosen by staff and pupils. Our faith trail at school and church is based on these four values. Worship is a central feature of our daily life. The child grew and became strong in body, mind and spirit. For our children to become independent and active participants in their own learning.
To provide a safe, stimulating and happy place for both children and staff. To provide a broad and meaningful curriculum that challenges all to achieve their potential. To create a Christian atmosphere in which each person is valued. To be a school family, fostering strong links between home, school and parish.
St Peters C of E Primary School, Birley St, Newton-le-Willows, WA12 9UR
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
16 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Chess
- Computing
- Cooking
- Drama
- Eco Club
- Football
- Mindfulness
- Multisports
- Music
- Stem
- Swimming
- Yoga
- Band
- Coding
- Creative Writing
- Rugby
Awards
3 awardsiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Music MarkMusic
- Primary Science Quality MarkScience
- UNICEF Rights Respecting SchoolsChildren's rights
Key facts
- URN
- 104801
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- No Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- St. Helens
- Constituency
- St Helens North
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Governing body (8 current, 3 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Sharon Brammeier | Chair of Governors | Foundation/sponsor members | since 2017 · until 2029 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ms Gillian Ward | Governor | Foundation/sponsor members | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mr Sam Pearson | Governor | Foundation/sponsor members | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Ms Christine Tully | Governor | Foundation/sponsor members | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Dr Chris Mumby | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Rev James Taylor | Governor | Foundation/sponsor members | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Nicola Kettley | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mr Paul Robinson | Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2018 |
| Mr Kevin Smith Former | Governor | Foundation/sponsor members | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
| Mr Andrew Moorcroft Former | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
| Mrs Helen Archibald Former | Governor | Foundation/sponsor members | since 2018 · term ended 2026 |
Source: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools (governance records, as at 1 November 2026). Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Names are shown as published; there are no addresses or contact details. Current and former are worked out from term end dates when the page loads. Object or ask for removal · Report an issue with this record