St Gabriel's Catholic Primary School Catchment Area
St Gabriel's Catholic Primary School is a voluntary aided primary school in Leigh, Wigan , serving pupils aged 3–11, with 374 pupils, and a capacity of 315 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
3–11
Age range
374
Pupils
315
Capacity
119%
Fill rate
St Gabriel's Catholic Primary School Catchment Area Information
Admission to St Gabriel's Catholic 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.
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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 →St Gabriel's Catholic Primary School — School Information
- Full address
- Queensway, Higher Folds, Leigh, WN7 2XG
- Local authority
- Wigan
- School type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 3–11 years
- Religious character
- Roman Catholic
- Free school meals
- 54.5% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 106506
Other Primary Schools in Leigh
If St Gabriel's Catholic Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Leigh are the next closest alternatives.
Leigh Central Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · WN7 1UY
Newton Westpark Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · WN7 5JY
Gilded Hollins Community School Catchment Area
Community school · WN7 3PQ
St Thomas' CofE Primary School, Leigh Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · WN7 2AS
Westleigh St Paul's CofE Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · WN7 5JN
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Leigh Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · WN7 2PW
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Frequently Asked Questions — St Gabriel's Catholic Primary School
Is St Gabriel's Catholic Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — St Gabriel's Catholic Primary School currently has 374 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 315 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for St Gabriel's Catholic Primary School? ▾
St Gabriel's Catholic 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 Gabriel's Catholic Primary School cover? ▾
St Gabriel's Catholic Primary School is a primary school in Leigh, Wigan, serving pupils aged 3–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.