Willow Grove Primary School Catchment Area
Willow Grove Primary School is a community special not applicable school in Wigan , serving pupils aged 5–11, with 73 pupils, and a capacity of 72 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
5–11
Age range
73
Pupils
72
Capacity
101%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2023
Willow Grove Primary School Catchment Area Information
The catchment area for Willow Grove Primary School is set by Wigan and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.
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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 →Willow Grove Primary School — School Information
- Full address
- Willow Grove, Ashton-in-Makerfield, Wigan, WN4 8XF
- Local authority
- Wigan
- School type
- Community special school
- Phase of education
- Not applicable
- Age range
- 5–11 years
- Free school meals
- 63% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 132155
Other Not applicable Schools in Wigan
If Willow Grove Primary School is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Wigan are the next closest alternatives.
Progress Arc Billinge School Catchment Area
Other independent special school · WN5 7TT
Hope School Catchment Area
Community special school · WN3 6SP
Oakfield High School and College Catchment Area
Community special school · WN2 4XA
Landgate School, Bryn Catchment Area
Community special school · WN4 0EP
Newbridge Learning Community Catchment Area
Community special school · WN2 3TL
Expanse Learning Wigan School Catchment Area
Other independent special school · WN3 5XF
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Frequently Asked Questions — Willow Grove Primary School
Is Willow Grove Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — Willow Grove Primary School currently has 73 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 72 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Willow Grove Primary School? ▾
Admission to Willow Grove Primary School is managed by Wigan. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does Willow Grove Primary School cover? ▾
Willow Grove Primary School is a not applicable school in Wigan, serving pupils aged 5–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Willow Grove Primary School? ▾
Willow Grove Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.