Orrell Newfold Community Primary School Catchment Area
Orrell Newfold Community Primary School is a community primary school in Wigan , serving pupils aged 3–11, with 447 pupils, and a capacity of 409 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
3–11
Age range
447
Pupils
409
Capacity
109%
Fill rate
Outstanding
Ofsted 2024
Orrell Newfold Community Primary School Catchment Area Information
The catchment area for Orrell Newfold Community 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.
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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 →Orrell Newfold Community Primary School — School Information
- Full address
- St James Road, Orrell, Wigan, WN5 7BD
- Local authority
- Wigan
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 3–11 years
- Free school meals
- 10.6% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 106412
Other Primary Schools in Wigan
If Orrell Newfold Community 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
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Frequently Asked Questions — Orrell Newfold Community Primary School
Is Orrell Newfold Community Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — Orrell Newfold Community Primary School currently has 447 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 409 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Orrell Newfold Community Primary School? ▾
Admission to Orrell Newfold Community 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 Orrell Newfold Community Primary School cover? ▾
Orrell Newfold Community 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 Orrell Newfold Community Primary School? ▾
Orrell Newfold Community Primary School was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.