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St Thomas' CofE Primary School, Leigh Catchment Area

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

St Thomas' CofE Primary School, Leigh is a voluntary aided primary school in Leigh, Wigan , serving pupils aged 4–11, with 407 pupils, and a capacity of 420 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

4–11

Age range

407

Pupils

420

Capacity

97%

Fill rate

St Thomas' CofE Primary School, Leigh Catchment Area Information

Admission to St Thomas' CofE Primary School, Leigh 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.

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 Thomas' CofE Primary School, Leigh — School Information

Full address
Astley Street, Leigh, WN7 2AS
Local authority
Wigan
School type
Voluntary aided school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4–11 years
Religious character
Church of England
Free school meals
27% of pupils
DfE URN
106448

Other Primary Schools in Leigh

If St Thomas' CofE Primary School, Leigh is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Leigh are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — St Thomas' CofE Primary School, Leigh

Is St Thomas' CofE Primary School, Leigh oversubscribed?

St Thomas' CofE Primary School, Leigh is operating close to its capacity of 420 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 Thomas' CofE Primary School, Leigh?

St Thomas' CofE Primary School, Leigh 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 Thomas' CofE Primary School, Leigh cover?

St Thomas' CofE Primary School, Leigh is a primary school in Leigh, Wigan, serving pupils aged 4–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.