What did Ofsted judge Newburgh Church of England Primary School's overall effectiveness to be?

Ofsted judged Newburgh Church of England Primary School's overall effectiveness as Outstanding at its inspection in May 2024, on Ofsted's own scale.

How many pupils attend Newburgh Church of England Primary School?

Newburgh Church of England Primary School has 106 pupils on roll.

What ages does Newburgh Church of England Primary School take?

Newburgh Church of England Primary School admits pupils aged 4 to 11.

Where is Newburgh Church of England Primary School located?

Newburgh Church of England Primary School is located in Wigan, WN8 7XB, Lancashire.

How do I apply to Newburgh Church of England Primary School?

Newburgh Church of England Primary School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.

Does Newburgh Church of England Primary School have a religious character?

Yes — Newburgh Church of England Primary School has a religious character of Church of England. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.

How are Reception places decided at Newburgh Church of England Primary School?

When Newburgh Church of England Primary School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked After Children, Previously Looked After Children and Internationally Adopted Looked After Children (LAC, PLAC, IAPLAC) — The first oversubscription criterion must always be Looked After, Previously Looked After and Internationally Adopted Previously Looked After Children, as defined in the document; 2. Social and Medical need — Priority will be given in exceptional circumstances to a small number of children (or a close relative) whose mental or physical impairment means they have a demonstrable and significant need to attend this school over any other, supported by evidence from a doctor, social worker or other qualified independent professional; 3. Siblings — Siblings of pupils attending the school at the time of application. 'Sibling' means a natural brother or sister, half-brother or sister, legally adopted brother or sister, step brother or sister, or other child living in the same household who will be living with them at the same address at the date of entry, and 3 further criteria. The school offers 15 places at this entry point. Tie-break: Proximity to the school, measured as a straight line distance calculated electronically using a geographical information system, with the address point within the body of the property, usually located at its centre. Where distances are equal, random allocation by supervised drawing of lots by an independent responsible person of good standing will be used.

What is the largest ethnic background at Newburgh Church of England Primary School?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 90.6% of pupils at Newburgh Church of England Primary School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How places are decided at Newburgh Church of England Primary School

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Reception), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked After Children, Previously Looked After Children and Internationally Adopted Looked After Children (LAC, PLAC, IAPLAC) — The first oversubscription criterion must always be Looked After, Previously Looked After and Internationally Adopted Previously Looked After Children, as defined in the document.
2Social and Medical need — Priority will be given in exceptional circumstances to a small number of children (or a close relative) whose mental or physical impairment means they have a demonstrable and significant need to attend this school over any other, supported by evidence from a doctor, social worker or other qualified independent professional.
3Siblings — Siblings of pupils attending the school at the time of application. 'Sibling' means a natural brother or sister, half-brother or sister, legally adopted brother or sister, step brother or sister, or other child living in the same household who will be living with them at the same address at the date of entry.
4Faith - attendance at Christ Church Newburgh — Regular attendance at public worship at Christ Church Newburgh Church of England church, established via a Supplementary Information Form completed by clergy or designated church officer. 'Regular' means at least eight times in the twelve months immediately prior to the application.
5Faith - any Church of England church — Regular attendance at public worship in any Church of England church, established via a Supplementary Information Form completed by clergy or designated church officer. 'Regular' means at least eight times in the twelve months immediately prior to the application. If the church was closed for public worship during the period and no alternative premises were provided, the requirement applies only to periods when worship was available.
6Other Children — Other children not covered by the above criteria.

If two applications tie: Proximity to the school, measured as a straight line distance calculated electronically using a geographical information system, with the address point within the body of the property, usually located at its centre. Where distances are equal, random allocation by supervised drawing of lots by an independent responsible person of good standing will be used.

Children with an Education, Health and Care Plan naming the school are admitted first (legal requirement, not numbered as a criterion). Where twins/multiple births are affected by infant class size limits, the governing body will exercise as much flexibility as possible.

Published by the admission authority. Meeting a criterion never guarantees a place — it sets the order places are offered in. Full detail, other entry points and previous years are on the Admissions tab.

Newburgh Church of England Primary School: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Newburgh Church of England Primary School's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged Newburgh Church of England Primary School's overall effectiveness as Outstanding at its inspection in May 2024, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Newburgh Church of England Primary School?: Newburgh Church of England Primary School has 106 pupils on roll.
What ages does Newburgh Church of England Primary School take?: Newburgh Church of England Primary School admits pupils aged 4 to 11.
Where is Newburgh Church of England Primary School located?: Newburgh Church of England Primary School is located in Wigan, WN8 7XB, Lancashire.
How do I apply to Newburgh Church of England Primary School?: Newburgh Church of England Primary School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.
Does Newburgh Church of England Primary School have a religious character?: Yes — Newburgh Church of England Primary School has a religious character of Church of England. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.
How are Reception places decided at Newburgh Church of England Primary School?: When Newburgh Church of England Primary School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked After Children, Previously Looked After Children and Internationally Adopted Looked After Children (LAC, PLAC, IAPLAC) — The first oversubscription criterion must always be Looked After, Previously Looked After and Internationally Adopted Previously Looked After Children, as defined in the document; 2. Social and Medical need — Priority will be given in exceptional circumstances to a small number of children (or a close relative) whose mental or physical impairment means they have a demonstrable and significant need to attend this school over any other, supported by evidence from a doctor, social worker or other qualified independent professional; 3. Siblings — Siblings of pupils attending the school at the time of application. 'Sibling' means a natural brother or sister, half-brother or sister, legally adopted brother or sister, step brother or sister, or other child living in the same household who will be living with them at the same address at the date of entry, and 3 further criteria. The school offers 15 places at this entry point. Tie-break: Proximity to the school, measured as a straight line distance calculated electronically using a geographical information system, with the address point within the body of the property, usually located at its centre. Where distances are equal, random allocation by supervised drawing of lots by an independent responsible person of good standing will be used.
What is the largest ethnic background at Newburgh Church of England Primary School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 90.6% of pupils at Newburgh Church of England Primary School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How places are decided at Newburgh Church of England Primary School

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Reception), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked After Children, Previously Looked After Children and Internationally Adopted Looked After Children (LAC, PLAC, IAPLAC) — The first oversubscription criterion must always be Looked After, Previously Looked After and Internationally Adopted Previously Looked After Children, as defined in the document.
2Social and Medical need — Priority will be given in exceptional circumstances to a small number of children (or a close relative) whose mental or physical impairment means they have a demonstrable and significant need to attend this school over any other, supported by evidence from a doctor, social worker or other qualified independent professional.
3Siblings — Siblings of pupils attending the school at the time of application. 'Sibling' means a natural brother or sister, half-brother or sister, legally adopted brother or sister, step brother or sister, or other child living in the same household who will be living with them at the same address at the date of entry.
4Faith - attendance at Christ Church Newburgh — Regular attendance at public worship at Christ Church Newburgh Church of England church, established via a Supplementary Information Form completed by clergy or designated church officer. 'Regular' means at least eight times in the twelve months immediately prior to the application.
5Faith - any Church of England church — Regular attendance at public worship in any Church of England church, established via a Supplementary Information Form completed by clergy or designated church officer. 'Regular' means at least eight times in the twelve months immediately prior to the application. If the church was closed for public worship during the period and no alternative premises were provided, the requirement applies only to periods when worship was available.
6Other Children — Other children not covered by the above criteria.

Newburgh Church of England Primary School: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Newburgh Church of England Primary School's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged Newburgh Church of England Primary School's overall effectiveness as Outstanding at its inspection in May 2024, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Newburgh Church of England Primary School?: Newburgh Church of England Primary School has 106 pupils on roll.
What ages does Newburgh Church of England Primary School take?: Newburgh Church of England Primary School admits pupils aged 4 to 11.
Where is Newburgh Church of England Primary School located?: Newburgh Church of England Primary School is located in Wigan, WN8 7XB, Lancashire.
How do I apply to Newburgh Church of England Primary School?: Newburgh Church of England Primary School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.
Does Newburgh Church of England Primary School have a religious character?: Yes — Newburgh Church of England Primary School has a religious character of Church of England. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.
How are Reception places decided at Newburgh Church of England Primary School?: When Newburgh Church of England Primary School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked After Children, Previously Looked After Children and Internationally Adopted Looked After Children (LAC, PLAC, IAPLAC) — The first oversubscription criterion must always be Looked After, Previously Looked After and Internationally Adopted Previously Looked After Children, as defined in the document; 2. Social and Medical need — Priority will be given in exceptional circumstances to a small number of children (or a close relative) whose mental or physical impairment means they have a demonstrable and significant need to attend this school over any other, supported by evidence from a doctor, social worker or other qualified independent professional; 3. Siblings — Siblings of pupils attending the school at the time of application. 'Sibling' means a natural brother or sister, half-brother or sister, legally adopted brother or sister, step brother or sister, or other child living in the same household who will be living with them at the same address at the date of entry, and 3 further criteria. The school offers 15 places at this entry point. Tie-break: Proximity to the school, measured as a straight line distance calculated electronically using a geographical information system, with the address point within the body of the property, usually located at its centre. Where distances are equal, random allocation by supervised drawing of lots by an independent responsible person of good standing will be used.
What is the largest ethnic background at Newburgh Church of England Primary School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 90.6% of pupils at Newburgh Church of England Primary School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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