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.​
We are holding Open Day/Evening sessions in school on 20th, 22nd & 23rd October 2025. To book a place please CLICK HERE.
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Mid-year admissions from Sept. 2026, we have a number of places available in our 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
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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 Week 1
7 November 2025
This week’s Gospel is from the Gospel of Matthew
God of wisdom, help us as we try to follow the right path. May we share your peace and love with others and work together with them to make the world a fairer place for all to live. Amen.
Anti-Bullying Week
Next week, in PSHE lessons and assemblies we will focus on anti – bullying and learn more about this. On Friday, children are invited to wear odd socks with their uniform. We wear odd socks to celebrate individuality and the fact that everyone is different and unique. By wearing mismatched socks, we make a visible statement that it's okay to be different and that these differences should be celebrated, not judged or bullied.
Newsletter - Autumn Term I, Week 8
24 October 2025
Number Day 3rd November
On Monday 3rd November, we will have a ‘Number Day’ to launch our new approach to teaching/learning times tables.
All children are invited to come to school dressed up as a number/something to do with maths, and there will be special maths activities during the day.
We will hold a workshop for parents on helping your child with times tables after school at 3.15pm. You are welcome to come into the workshop with your children after you have picked them
Bright Beginnings
Our baby/toddler group will be starting back after the half term break. This is on Wednesday mornings from 9.15 - 10.15am. All welcome to join us in the Pre- School room for play, chat, refreshments and songs.
