Highfield St Matthew's Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Highfield St Matthew's Church of England Primary School is a academy converter primary school in Wigan , serving pupils aged 3–11, with 412 pupils, and a capacity of 480 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.
3–11
Age range
412
Pupils
480
Capacity
86%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2023
Highfield St Matthew's Church of England Primary School Catchment Area Information
Admission to Highfield St Matthew's Church of England Primary School is managed by Wigan and typically includes both faith criteria and catchment area proximity. The weighting given to each criterion depends on the school's published oversubscription policy, which is reviewed annually.
The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Wigan before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Wigan catchment area documents →Highfield St Matthew's Church of England Primary School — School Information
- Full address
- Billinge Road, Pemberton, Wigan, WN3 6BL
- Local authority
- Wigan
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 3–11 years
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Free school meals
- 21.1% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 145713
Other Primary Schools in Wigan
If Highfield St Matthew's Church of England Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Wigan are the next closest alternatives.
Garswood Primary and Nursery School Catchment Area
Community school · WN4 0SF
Rectory CofE Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · WN4 0QF
St Aidan's CofE Primary School Billinge Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · WN5 7LS
Beech Hill Community Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · WN6 7PT
Woodfield Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · WN1 2NT
Marsh Green Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · WN5 0EF
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Frequently Asked Questions — Highfield St Matthew's Church of England Primary School
Is Highfield St Matthew's Church of England Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Highfield St Matthew's Church of England Primary School has a capacity of 480 places and currently has 412 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Wigan.
What is the admissions policy for Highfield St Matthew's Church of England Primary School? ▾
Highfield St Matthew's Church of England Primary School uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Wigan before each admissions cycle.
What age range does Highfield St Matthew's Church of England Primary School cover? ▾
Highfield St Matthew's Church of England Primary School is a primary school in Wigan, serving pupils aged 3–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Highfield St Matthew's Church of England Primary School? ▾
Highfield St Matthew's Church of England Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.