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Leigh St Mary's CofE Primary School Catchment Area

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

Leigh St Mary's CofE Primary School is a voluntary aided primary school in Leigh, Wigan , serving pupils aged 4–11, with 207 pupils, and a capacity of 210 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

4–11

Age range

207

Pupils

210

Capacity

99%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2019

Leigh St Mary's CofE Primary School Catchment Area Information

Admission to Leigh St Mary's 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.

Operating near capacity: 99% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

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.

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Leigh St Mary's CofE Primary School — School Information

Full address
Walmesley Road, Leigh, WN7 1YE
Local authority
Wigan
School type
Voluntary aided school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4–11 years
Religious character
Church of England
Free school meals
29.5% of pupils
DfE URN
106516

Other Primary Schools in Leigh

If Leigh St Mary's CofE Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Leigh are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Leigh St Mary's CofE Primary School

Is Leigh St Mary's CofE Primary School oversubscribed?

Leigh St Mary's CofE Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 210 places (99% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Leigh St Mary's CofE Primary School?

Leigh St Mary's 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 Leigh St Mary's CofE Primary School cover?

Leigh St Mary's CofE Primary School is a primary school in Leigh, Wigan, serving pupils aged 4–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Leigh St Mary's CofE Primary School?

Leigh St Mary's CofE Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2019. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.