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Winstanley Community Primary School Catchment Area

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

Winstanley Community Primary School is a community primary school in Wigan , serving pupils aged 3–11, with 447 pupils, and a capacity of 475 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

3–11

Age range

447

Pupils

475

Capacity

94%

Fill rate

Outstanding

Ofsted 2016

Winstanley Community Primary School Catchment Area Information

The catchment area for Winstanley Community 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.

Operating near capacity: 94% 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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Winstanley Community Primary School — School Information

Full address
Tan House Drive, Winstanley, Wigan, WN3 6JP
Local authority
Wigan
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3–11 years
Free school meals
12.6% of pupils
DfE URN
106407

Other Primary Schools in Wigan

If Winstanley Community Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Wigan are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Winstanley Community Primary School

Is Winstanley Community Primary School oversubscribed?

Winstanley Community Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 475 places (94% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Winstanley Community Primary School?

Admission to Winstanley Community 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 Winstanley Community Primary School cover?

Winstanley Community Primary School is a primary school in Wigan, serving pupils aged 3–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Winstanley Community Primary School?

Winstanley Community Primary School was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2016. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.