St. Marie's Catholic Primary School



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 I Welcome Back
21 April 2025
Please pray for Pope Francis
Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord,
And let perpetual light shine upon him.
May he rest in peace.
Amen.
The GIFT team will be speaking at Mass on Sunday 27th April about how we have achieved our Live
Simply award.
Simply award. Afterwards, the children will help serve cakes to raise money for our school garden,
which is an ongoing part of our ‘Live Simply’ pledge.
We are asking for any donations of cakes/biscuits on this day to be brought up to church or into
school on Friday 25th.
Thank you if you can support.
All children and families are warmly welcome at Mass on this day. It would be lovely to see as
many as possible at church.
Spring Term II Issue 11
4 April 2025
From the Gospel of John …
Jesus teaches us that this is not always the right way. After all, we
are not perfect either.
Exciting Raffle!
We are raising money for some new P.E jackets for our staff
In order to help, we have been gifted two signed Wigan Warrior Rugby Shirts. These have been
signed by Jai Field and Bevan French!
Thank you so very much for this wonderful donation!

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