Holy Family Catholic Academy Catchment Area
Holy Family Catholic Academy is a academy sponsor led primary school in Wigan , serving pupils aged 2–11, with 247 pupils, and a capacity of 210 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
2–11
Age range
247
Pupils
210
Capacity
118%
Fill rate
Holy Family Catholic Academy Catchment Area Information
Admission to Holy Family Catholic Academy 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.
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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 →Holy Family Catholic Academy — School Information
- Full address
- Wigan Street, Platt Bridge, Wigan, WN2 5JF
- Local authority
- Wigan
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 2–11 years
- Religious character
- Roman Catholic
- Free school meals
- 41.7% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 149190
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If Holy Family Catholic Academy is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Wigan are the next closest alternatives.
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Woodfield Primary School Catchment Area
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Marsh Green Primary School Catchment Area
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Frequently Asked Questions — Holy Family Catholic Academy
Is Holy Family Catholic Academy oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — Holy Family Catholic Academy currently has 247 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 210 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Holy Family Catholic Academy? ▾
Holy Family Catholic Academy 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 Holy Family Catholic Academy cover? ▾
Holy Family Catholic Academy is a primary school in Wigan, serving pupils aged 2–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.