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.
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.
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
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
Frequently Asked Questions about Admission can be found by CLICKING HERE
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.
Wigan LA Late application form - Primary
Newsletters
Issue 14
13 December 2024
The third week of Advent
Today we hear John the Baptist preparing people for the coming of Jesus. The people were very excited. John told them they had to change their lives for the better and share what they had with others.
Wigan & Leigh hospice fundraising
From Monday 16th December we will be selling Christmas toys priced at £2.00 each to raise monies
for Wigan and Leigh Hospice. The toys will be sold at lunchtimes and are limited to one toy for
each child. Please send the money in an envelope if you would like to support this. Thank you.
Issue 13
6 December 2024
The second week of Advent
As we light the second candle on our Advent wreath, we rejoice in God’s love for us and our love for each other. Lord, help us to share your love.
Choir and Year 5
This week our choir and Year 5 children have represented Saint Marie’s at two events - Standish
Christmas Markets and the Choirs at Christmas Concert which was at The Edge in Wigan. I would
like to say how proud we are of the children. They sang beautifully and were a credit to parents
and our school. Well done and thank you children.
Issue 12
29 November 2024
The first week of Advent
Advent is a special time when we wait in hope for the coming of Jesus. We have hope that Jesus will one day come again and make all things new.
CAFOD
At this time of year, we aim to raise some money for CAFOD in support of our neighbours around
the world who are in need. On the day of Christmas dinner (Wednesday 11th December), children
are invited to wear a Christmas jumper or accessory and bring in a donation of £1 for the
collection bucket.
Issue 15
It has been a fantastic Autumn term
I would like to thank all families for your continued support for the children and for school.
Thank you to the staff who work so very hard and go the extra mile, including the staff who you
might not see – Mr Steve the Caretaker, our office staff, Bev and Wendy our cleaners and our
kitchen staff.
