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St Marie's Catholic Primary School Standish Catchment Area

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

St Marie's Catholic Primary School Standish is a voluntary aided primary school in Wigan , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 203 pupils, and a capacity of 210 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

4-11

Age range

203

Pupils

210

Capacity

97%

Fill rate

Outstanding

Ofsted 2023

St Marie's Catholic Primary School Standish Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for St Marie's Catholic Primary School Standish?

The catchment area for St Marie's Catholic Primary School Standish 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 Marie's Catholic Primary School Standish 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: 97% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

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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.

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St Marie's Catholic Primary School Standish: 210 places, 97% filled: nearing capacity

St Marie's Catholic Primary School Standish has a published admission number of 210 places. 203 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 97%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 210, Wigan's admissions team applies distance-based tiebreakers. Families within the school's historical catchment boundary are well placed, but a boundary check with the council is recommended before applying.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 11.8% 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.

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 Marie's Catholic Primary School Standish: School Information

Full address
Avondale Street, Standish, Wigan, WN6 0LF
Local authority
Wigan
School type
Voluntary aided school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4-11 years
Religious character
Roman Catholic
Free school meals
11.8% of pupils
DfE URN
106493

Other Primary Schools in Wigan

If St Marie's Catholic Primary School Standish is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Wigan are the next closest alternatives.

Other Roman Catholic Schools in Wigan

St Marie's Catholic Primary School Standish shares its religious character with these Roman Catholic 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 Marie's Catholic Primary School Standish 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 Marie's Catholic Primary School Standish

What is the catchment area for St Marie's Catholic Primary School Standish?

The catchment area for St Marie's Catholic Primary School Standish 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 Marie's Catholic Primary School Standish oversubscribed?

St Marie's Catholic Primary School Standish is operating close to its capacity of 210 places (97% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for St Marie's Catholic Primary School Standish?

St Marie's Catholic Primary School Standish 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 Marie's Catholic Primary School Standish cover?

St Marie's Catholic Primary School Standish is a primary school in Wigan, 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 St Marie's Catholic Primary School Standish?

St Marie's Catholic Primary School Standish was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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