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Ince CofE Primary School Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Ince CofE Primary School is a voluntary aided primary school in Wigan , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 394 pupils, and a capacity of 472 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

3-11

Age range

394

Pupils

472

Capacity

83%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2023

Ince CofE Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Ince CofE Primary School?

The catchment area for Ince CofE Primary School is the geographic zone Wigan uses to prioritise admissions when this primary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and, in most years, faith-based criteria. Wigan publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Admission to Ince CofE 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 →

Ince CofE Primary School: 472 places, 83% filled: places available

Ince CofE Primary School has a published admission number of 472 places. 394 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 83%. At 83% full, the school currently has headroom below its 472 place limit. Catchment distance criteria still apply when the school is oversubscribed, but at current demand levels, places have been available for applicants outside the immediate catchment area.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 57.7% of pupils at Ince CofE Primary School are eligible for free school meals, above the national average of around 24%. This reflects the school's role in a higher-deprivation area of Wigan.

To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.

Wigan publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. Find Wigan school admissions →

Ince CofE Primary School: School Information

Full address
Charles Street, Ince, Wigan, WN2 2AL
Local authority
Wigan
School type
Voluntary aided school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3-11 years
Religious character
Church of England
Free school meals
57.7% of pupils
DfE URN
106476

Other Primary Schools in Wigan

If Ince CofE Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Wigan are the next closest alternatives.

Other Church of England Schools in Wigan

Ince CofE Primary School shares its religious character with these Church of England schools across Wigan. Faith criteria typically sit alongside catchment distance in each school's admissions policy.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Ince CofE Primary School by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.

Frequently Asked Questions: Ince CofE Primary School

What is the catchment area for Ince CofE Primary School?

The catchment area for Ince CofE Primary School is the geographic zone Wigan uses to prioritise admissions when this primary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and, in most years, faith-based criteria. Wigan publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Ince CofE Primary School oversubscribed?

Ince CofE Primary School has a capacity of 472 places and currently has 394 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Wigan.

What is the admissions policy for Ince CofE Primary School?

Ince CofE 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 Ince CofE Primary School cover?

Ince CofE 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 Ince CofE Primary School?

Ince CofE Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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