Question 1

What schools serve Nr Wigan?

Accepted Answer

There are 2 schools in Nr Wigan, St. Helens — including St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Parbold Douglas Church of England Academy. You can view each school's catchment area guidance and admissions policy on catchment.school.

Question 2

How many primary and secondary schools are in Nr Wigan?

Accepted Answer

Nr Wigan has 2 primary schools and 0 secondary schools.  All data is sourced from the Department for Education's GIAS register.

Question 3

How do I find out if my address is in a school's catchment area in Nr Wigan?

Accepted Answer

To check whether your address falls within a school's catchment area in Nr Wigan, use the postcode search tool at catchment.school. Catchment area boundaries for Nr Wigan schools are set by St. Helens and reviewed each year. You can also consult the school's admissions policy or contact the St. Helens admissions team directly for the most up-to-date boundary maps.

Question 4

Who sets catchment area boundaries for schools in Nr Wigan?

Accepted Answer

Catchment area boundaries for schools in Nr Wigan are set by St. Helens as the admissions authority. Community and voluntary-controlled schools follow the council's published admissions policy, while academies and voluntary-aided schools may set their own. Boundaries are reviewed annually and published each September for the following academic year.

Schools in Nr Wigan

Primary Schools in Nr Wigan (2)

St Mary's Catholic Primary School

Parbold Douglas Church of England Academy