St. Marie's Catholic Primary School
Inspection Report Feb 2023
A very warm welcome on behalf of our children, staff and Governors!
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It is my privilege to be headteacher here at Saint Marie’s.
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We are a small, ‘Outstanding’, Catholic school with a big heart, firmly
established within the Standish community.
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​Each day I am impressed by our fantastic children and their enthusiasm and joy for learning, and also by our experienced, highly skilled staff team, who show their commitment and love for what they do. Visitors comment on our children’s excellent behaviour and care for each other, and our warm, family feel.
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Here at Saint Marie’s Jesus is at the centre of everything we do as we learn through faith, love and respect. Every day we model, nurture and celebrate the Gospel Values of being kind, faithful, honest, welcoming, trustworthy, loving and a team!
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Our curriculum is ambitious for all children – Expressive Arts is timetabled weekly for every class, we make use of our beautiful outside spaces for learning, we are committed to mental health and well being and have been awarded recently with the Platinum Sports Award. Children thrive at Saint Marie’s through our nurturing of individual talents and our high expectations both academically and in every area of school life and personal development.
​Please get in contact if you would like to arrange a personal tour around our wonderful school. We welcome families of all faiths.
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We look forward to meeting you.​​
Mrs F Jackson
Welcome
Admissions 2026
If your child was born between 1st September 2021 and 31st August 2022, they will start reception class at the start of the new school year in September 2026.
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Wigan Council's online application portal is now available online. CLICK HERE to go to Wigan Council's web page. For Further Information about Admissions CLICK HERE.​
​Mid-year admissions from Sept. 2026, we have a number of places available in our Reception, Year 6 and Year 1 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
External Validation & Accreditations
Admissions 2026
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
Newsletter - Autumn Term II
12 December 2025
Third Week of Advent
In the third week of Advent, we listen to Jesus say that he came to heal people who are sick and
bring good news to people who are poor. We think about how we can be that good news and
help to build a better world for all people.
CAFOD World Gifts
Wednesday’s Sant Dash for CAFOD was a tremendous success! We raised £769.00 for CAFOD! Next week I will meet with the children’s leadership team to decide what they would like our school to buy from ‘World Gifts’. Thank you to our families for your kindness in supporting our global
neighbours around the world who have very little and are in desperate need.
Newsletter - Autumn Term Ii Week
5 December 2025
Second Week of Advent
God of life, we give thanks for all those people who are kind to us. Help us to be the best people
that we can be as we wait for the coming of your Son Jesus. Amen.
A big Thank you to Murphy's
A big thank you to Murphy’s who have very kindly donated a beautiful Christmas tree for the
school hall for all the children (and staff!) to enjoy.
Newsletter - Autumn Term II Week 3
21 November 2025
Christ the King
O King of Kings, you died so that we might have new life. Help us to share your love with each
other and to be there for each other in the most difficult times. Amen.
CAFOD World Gifts
This year, on Christmas dinner day when the children are dressed in their Christmas jumpers, we will have a whole school Santa Dash around the school field. We are asking families to sponsor the children. We aim for 9 laps to represent Santa’s nine reindeer! There will be festive music and
obstacles and fun along the way! If you would like to sponsor your child please look out for the information on Parent Pay next week.
