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St David Haigh and Aspull CofE Primary School Catchment Area

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

St David Haigh and Aspull CofE Primary School is an academy converter primary school in Wigan , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 88 pupils, and a capacity of 182 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

3-11

Age range

88

Pupils

182

Capacity

48%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2023

St David Haigh and Aspull CofE Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for St David Haigh and Aspull CofE Primary School?

The catchment area for St David Haigh and Aspull 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 St David Haigh and Aspull 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 →

St David Haigh and Aspull CofE Primary School: 182 places, 48% filled: places available

St David Haigh and Aspull CofE Primary School has a published admission number of 182 places. 88 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 48%. At 48% full, the school currently has headroom below its 182 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. 25.3% of pupils at St David Haigh and Aspull CofE Primary School are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across 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 →

St David Haigh and Aspull CofE Primary School: School Information

Full address
Copperas Lane, Haigh, Wigan, WN2 1PA
Local authority
Wigan
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3-11 years
Religious character
Church of England
Free school meals
25.3% of pupils
DfE URN
146511

Other Primary Schools in Wigan

If St David Haigh and Aspull CofE Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Wigan are the next closest alternatives.

Other Church of England Schools in Wigan

St David Haigh and Aspull 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 St David Haigh and Aspull 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: St David Haigh and Aspull CofE Primary School

What is the catchment area for St David Haigh and Aspull CofE Primary School?

The catchment area for St David Haigh and Aspull 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 St David Haigh and Aspull CofE Primary School oversubscribed?

St David Haigh and Aspull CofE Primary School has a capacity of 182 places and currently has 88 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Wigan.

What is the admissions policy for St David Haigh and Aspull CofE Primary School?

St David Haigh and Aspull 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 St David Haigh and Aspull CofE Primary School cover?

St David Haigh and Aspull 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 St David Haigh and Aspull CofE Primary School?

St David Haigh and Aspull CofE Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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