St. Marie's Catholic Primary School
Inspection Report Feb 2023
A very warm welcome on behalf of our children, staff and Governors!
It is my privilege to be headteacher here at Saint Marie’s.
We are a small, ‘Outstanding’, Catholic school with a big heart, firmly
established within the Standish community.
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.
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!
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.
We look forward to meeting you.
Mrs F Jackson
Welcome
Admissions 2026
The deadline for applications was 15th January 2026, Wigan Council's online application portal is now closed. 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, you must complete a late application form. 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
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Admissions 2026
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
Newsletter - Spring Term I Week 6
13 February 2026
This week’s Gospel – From Saint Matthew
Loving God, when we do wrong and hurt others help us to be brave and say sorry. Help us all to live in peace together. Amen
PTFA Silent Disco 23rd February
The PTFA are running a ‘Silent Disco’ on Monday 23rd February. The Key Stage 1 disco is 3.15pm – 4pm (children can bring their disco clothes in a bag to school to get changed into). The Key Stage 2 disco is 4.15pm – 5pm. Please ensure an adult collects your child after their disco.
Newsletter - Spring Term I Week 5
6 February 2026
This week’s Gospel – From Saint Matthew, How will you be like a shining light this week?
God of hope, may we be an example to others so that the light of Jesus shines brightly in the world. We ask this through Jesus Christ your Son, Amen.
Hot Dog Friday
The PTFA have organised a ‘Hot Dog Friday’ for Friday 13th February. These are available to order on Parent Pay. There will be a cut off day of next Wednesday for orders, therefore Parents – please
order your hot dogs before then. The PTFA members have to buy the hot dogs beforehand and will use the numbers we have on order by the Wednesday. Thank you.
Newsletter - Spring Term II week 4
30 January 2026
This week’s Gospel – From St. Matthew
God of love, you bless those people who are poor, who are sad, who are hungry and thirsty and who are hurt because they stand up for what they believe in. Help us to follow in your way. Amen.
PTFA Silent disco
The PTFA will be running a ‘Silent’ disco on Monday 23rd February. Key Stage 1 are invited from 3.15 – 4pm and Key Stage 2 from 4.15 – 5.15pm. Tickets and further information will be available soon on Parent Pay.
