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OpenPrimaryURN 104813

St Mary's Catholic Primary School

Voluntary aided school · Nr Wigan · WN5 7QJ

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Phase

Primary

Age range

Ages 4–11

Pupils

177

Local authority

St. Helens

Age range

Ages 4–11

05111619

Provision snapshot

Based on official GIAS characteristics

0 / 6

  • NurseryNo Nursery Classes
  • Sixth formDoes not have a sixth form
  • BoardingNo boarders
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed voluntary aided school (primary), Ages 4–11, in Nr Wigan, St. Helens, 177 pupils on roll. Free school meals: 6.8%. Religious character: Catholic. Diocese: Archdiocese of Liverpool.

Open schools in Nr Wigan
2
Primary schools in Nr Wigan
2
Academies among open schools in Nr Wigan
50% (1)
Open schools in WN5
19
Primary in WN5
12
Open schools in St. Helens LA
80
Primary in St. Helens LA
54

Nearby primary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in Nr WiganNear WN5

Overview

School type
Voluntary aided school
Phase
Primary
Age range
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Status
Open
URN
104813

Location

Address
St Mary's School, Birchley Road, Billinge, Birchley Road
Postcode
WN5 7QJ
Town
Nr Wigan
County
Lancashire
Local authority
St. Helens
District
St. Helens
Constituency
St Helens North
Urban/rural
Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city

Size & intake

Pupil numbers and free school meals come from the GIAS school census fields. Capacity fill is calculated when both pupils and capacity are published. Census date: 15 Jan 2026.

Pupils on roll
177
Boys / girls
97 / 80
School capacity
210
Capacity fill
177 / 210 (84%)
Free school meals
6.8%
FSM pupils
12
Gender
Mixed

School characteristics

Nursery provision
No Nursery Classes
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Boarding
No boarders
Special classes
No Special Classes
Religious character
Catholic
Diocese
Archdiocese of Liverpool
Governance
Voluntary aided school

Contact

Headteacher
Mrs Ruth Martin
Telephone
01744678610
Website
http://www.bstm.co.uk

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