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St Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic High School, Ashton-in-Makerfield Catchment Area

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

St Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic High School, Ashton-in-Makerfield is a voluntary aided secondary school in Wigan , serving pupils aged 11–16, with 1202 pupils, and a capacity of 1250 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

11–16

Age range

1,202

Pupils

1,250

Capacity

96%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2012

St Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic High School, Ashton-in-Makerfield Catchment Area Information

Admission to St Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic High School, Ashton-in-Makerfield 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: 96% 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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St Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic High School, Ashton-in-Makerfield — School Information

Full address
Rookery Avenue, Ashton-in-Makerfield, Wigan, WN4 9PF
Local authority
Wigan
School type
Voluntary aided school
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11–16 years
Religious character
Roman Catholic
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
13.2% of pupils
DfE URN
106540

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If St Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic High School, Ashton-in-Makerfield is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Wigan are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — St Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic High School, Ashton-in-Makerfield

Is St Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic High School, Ashton-in-Makerfield oversubscribed?

St Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic High School, Ashton-in-Makerfield is operating close to its capacity of 1250 places (96% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for St Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic High School, Ashton-in-Makerfield?

St Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic High School, Ashton-in-Makerfield 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 Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic High School, Ashton-in-Makerfield cover?

St Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic High School, Ashton-in-Makerfield is a secondary school in Wigan, serving pupils aged 11–16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for St Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic High School, Ashton-in-Makerfield?

St Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic High School, Ashton-in-Makerfield was rated Good by Ofsted in 2012. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.