St. Marie's Catholic Primary School
Inspection Report Feb 2023
Admissions 2025
If your child was born between 1st September 2020 and 31st August 2021, they will start reception class at the start of the new school year in September 2025.
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Wigan Council's online application is now available online. CLICK HERE to go to Wigan Council's web page.​
If you missed our Open Days, please contact the school office to request a tour of the school on 01257 422 975.
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Mid-year admissions, we have a number of places available in our Year 5 and Reception classes, please contact the school office if you are moving into the area and considering a school for your child.
Take a look at our introductory video
"Leaders and staff enable pupils to shine at St Marie’s Catholic Primary School. Pupils love coming to school and they thrive."
"Their happiness is reflected in their exceptionally positive attitudes to learning. Leaders want pupils to achieve the very best outcomes. They are highly successful in making this happen. Pupils are remarkably well prepared for the next stage in their education."
Ofsted - Feb 2023
"Pupils love coming to school and they thrive..."
Ofsted - Feb 2023
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Admissions 2025
Admissions to our School
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Wigan LA will only offer ONE school place to each child, please ensure you select St Marie's as your first choice in order to secure the best chance of being offered a place at our school. If you would like to discuss your application please do not hesitate to contact us on 01257 422975.
For each new September intake there are 30 places at school for Reception Year children, if 30 children or less apply for a place ALL children who apply will be offered a place, however if more than 30 children apply, places will be allocated with reference to the school's Admissions policy. For more information please CLICK HERE
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Frequently Asked Questions about Admission can be found by CLICKING HERE
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Late applications/Preference changes
If you have not yet applied for a primary school place, or you wish to change your mind about the preferences or the order of preferences after the closing date, you must complete a late application form.
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Wigan LA Late application form - Primary
Newsletters
Summer Term II Issue 4
27 June 2025
This Week’s Gospel – adapted from Matthew
Christ Jesus, may our hearts be filled with joy as we honour Simon Peter, our leader and
rock in the faith. May we be inspired to be like him, serving others both here and around
the world and speaking up for what we believe. Amen.
Reminder about P.E kit -
Our kit does not include cycling shorts. Thank you for sending your child into school
wearing the correct kit. If there are any problems, please get in contact.
Summer Term II Issue 2
13 June 2025
Special Sunday Mass
Please save the date – Sunday 22nd June at 11am
Mass at St. Marie’s Church on this date will be a family Mass. All children, families and staff are warmly invited. The children will be involved in the Mass. The Year 4 children who will have made their First Holy Communion earlier in the month are invited to wear their special clothes again and be presented with their special cross.
Thank you to Mrs Whittle, Mr Farley and the choir
Thank you to the children who supported their friends by singing in the school choir at the Mass and to Fabio for altar serving. They all helped make to the Mass so special.
Summer Term II Issue 1
6 June 2025
The Feast of Pentecost.
We remember that Jesus sent the Holy Spirit to be with his disciples. Pentecost means 50 in Greek as the Holy Spirit came to the disciples 50 days after Easter
First Holy Communion for Year 4 children is on Saturday at St Marie's Church
Please pray for our children who will be making their First Holy Communion tomorrow at
St. Marie’s church.
