Newburgh Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Newburgh Church of England Primary School is a voluntary aided primary school in Wigan, Lancashire , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 108 pupils, and a capacity of 130 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.
4-11
Age range
108
Pupils
130
Capacity
83%
Fill rate
Outstanding
Ofsted 2024
Newburgh Church of England Primary School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Newburgh Church of England Primary School?
The catchment area for Newburgh Church of England Primary School is the geographic zone Lancashire 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. Lancashire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Admission to Newburgh Church of England Primary School is managed by Lancashire 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 Lancashire before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Lancashire catchment area documents →Newburgh Church of England Primary School: 130 places, 83% filled: places available
Newburgh Church of England Primary School has a published admission number of 130 places. 108 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 83%. At 83% full, the school currently has headroom below its 130 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. 0% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Wigan.
To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.
Lancashire 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. Lancashire Council school admissions (official) →
Newburgh Church of England Primary School: School Information
- Full address
- Back Lane, Newburgh, Wigan, WN8 7XB
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- School type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 4-11 years
- Religious character
- Church of England
- DfE URN
- 119482
Other Primary Schools in Wigan
If Newburgh 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
Other Church of England Schools in Lancashire
Newburgh Church of England Primary School shares its religious character with these Church of England schools across Lancashire. Faith criteria typically sit alongside catchment distance in each school's admissions policy.
St Stephen's CofE School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · PRESTON
Barnoldswick Church of England Controlled Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · Barnoldswick
Kirkland and Catterall St Helen's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · Preston
Cop Lane Church of England Primary School, Penwortham Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · Preston
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Newburgh Church of England 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.
Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · St Helens · 5.7 miles away
St Mary's Catholic Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · Nr Wigan · 7.3 miles away
Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · Liverpool · 7.4 miles away
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Frequently Asked Questions: Newburgh Church of England Primary School
What is the catchment area for Newburgh Church of England Primary School? ▾
The catchment area for Newburgh Church of England Primary School is the geographic zone Lancashire 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. Lancashire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is Newburgh Church of England Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Newburgh Church of England Primary School has a capacity of 130 places and currently has 108 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Lancashire.
What is the admissions policy for Newburgh Church of England Primary School? ▾
Newburgh 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 Lancashire before each admissions cycle.
What age range does Newburgh Church of England Primary School cover? ▾
Newburgh Church of England Primary School is a primary school in Wigan, Lancashire, 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 Newburgh Church of England Primary School? ▾
Newburgh Church of England Primary School was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.