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St Michael and All Angels Catholic Primary School Catchment Area

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

St Michael and All Angels Catholic Primary School is a voluntary aided primary school in Wirral , serving pupils aged 2-11, with 216 pupils, and a capacity of 236 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

2-11

Age range

216

Pupils

236

Capacity

92%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2016

St Michael and All Angels Catholic Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for St Michael and All Angels Catholic Primary School?

The catchment area for St Michael and All Angels Catholic Primary School is the geographic zone Wirral 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. Wirral publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Admission to St Michael and All Angels Catholic Primary School is managed by Wirral 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: 92% 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 Wirral before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Wirral catchment area documents →

St Michael and All Angels Catholic Primary School: 236 places, 92% filled: nearing capacity

St Michael and All Angels Catholic Primary School has a published admission number of 236 places. 216 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 92%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 236, Wirral'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. 45.6% of pupils at St Michael and All Angels Catholic Primary School are eligible for free school meals, above the national average of around 24%. This reflects the school's role in a higher-deprivation area of Wirral.

To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.

Wirral 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 Wirral school admissions →

St Michael and All Angels Catholic Primary School: School Information

Full address
New Hey Road, Upton, Wirral, CH49 5LE
Local authority
Wirral
School type
Voluntary aided school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
2-11 years
Religious character
Roman Catholic
Free school meals
45.6% of pupils
DfE URN
105090

Other Primary Schools in Wirral

If St Michael and All Angels Catholic Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Wirral are the next closest alternatives.

Other Roman Catholic Schools in Wirral

St Michael and All Angels Catholic Primary School shares its religious character with these Roman Catholic schools across Wirral. 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 Michael and All Angels Catholic 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 Michael and All Angels Catholic Primary School

What is the catchment area for St Michael and All Angels Catholic Primary School?

The catchment area for St Michael and All Angels Catholic Primary School is the geographic zone Wirral 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. Wirral publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is St Michael and All Angels Catholic Primary School oversubscribed?

St Michael and All Angels Catholic Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 236 places (92% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for St Michael and All Angels Catholic Primary School?

St Michael and All Angels Catholic Primary School uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Wirral before each admissions cycle.

What age range does St Michael and All Angels Catholic Primary School cover?

St Michael and All Angels Catholic Primary School is a primary school in Wirral, serving pupils aged 2-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for St Michael and All Angels Catholic Primary School?

St Michael and All Angels Catholic Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2016. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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