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Marsh Green Primary School Catchment Area

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

Marsh Green Primary School is a community primary school in Wigan , serving pupils aged 2-11, with 392 pupils, and a capacity of 420 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

2-11

Age range

392

Pupils

420

Capacity

93%

Fill rate

Requires improvement

Ofsted 2023

Marsh Green Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Marsh Green Primary School?

The catchment area for Marsh Green 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 siblings. Wigan publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

The catchment area for Marsh Green Primary School is set by Wigan and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.

Operating near capacity: 93% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

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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 →

Marsh Green Primary School: 420 places, 93% filled: nearing capacity

Marsh Green Primary School has a published admission number of 420 places. 392 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 93%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 420, Wigan's admissions team applies distance-based tiebreakers. Families within the school's historical catchment boundary are well placed, but a boundary check with the council is recommended before applying.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 58.1% of pupils at Marsh Green 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 →

Marsh Green Primary School: School Information

Full address
Kitt Green Road, Marsh Green, Wigan, WN5 0EF
Local authority
Wigan
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
2-11 years
Free school meals
58.1% of pupils
DfE URN
106403

Other Primary Schools in Wigan

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

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Marsh Green 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: Marsh Green Primary School

What is the catchment area for Marsh Green Primary School?

The catchment area for Marsh Green 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 siblings. Wigan publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Marsh Green Primary School oversubscribed?

Marsh Green Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 420 places (93% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Marsh Green Primary School?

Admission to Marsh Green Primary School is managed by Wigan. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.

What age range does Marsh Green Primary School cover?

Marsh Green Primary School 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.

What is the Ofsted rating for Marsh Green Primary School?

Marsh Green Primary School was rated Requires improvement by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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