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.
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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
External Validation & Accreditations
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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
Spring term I Issue 2
17 January 2025
This week’s Gospel adapted from the Gospel according to John – The Miracle of Cana
God of life, may we be inspired by the miracles that your Son Jesus performed, to do our best to
make a real difference to others. Amen.
Security Gates - Safety MUST come first
Thank you to those parents who have worked with us to implement the new security gate system
that has begun this week – thank you for understanding that safety must come first.
Spring term I Issue 1
10 January 2025
Happy New Year to all our families
We have had a snowy return to school this week! Thank you for getting the children to school
despite some challenging conditions, and thank you so much to our staff too!
This week’s Gospel - Baptism of The Lord
God of heaven and earth, you sent your Son Jesus to lead us to you. Send your Holy Spirit into our
hearts so that we may have faith and courage to follow Jesus in all that we do. Amen.
