What did School Atlas judge Twelve Apostles Catholic Primary School's summary of 6 ofsted judgements to be?

School Atlas judged Twelve Apostles Catholic Primary School's summary of 6 ofsted judgements as Strong standard at its inspection in January 2026, on School Atlas's own scale.

How many pupils attend Twelve Apostles Catholic Primary School?

Twelve Apostles Catholic Primary School has 213 pupils on roll.

What ages does Twelve Apostles Catholic Primary School take?

Twelve Apostles Catholic Primary School admits pupils aged 4 to 11.

Where is Twelve Apostles Catholic Primary School located?

Twelve Apostles Catholic Primary School is located in Select, WN7 5JS, Wigan.

How do I apply to Twelve Apostles Catholic Primary School?

Twelve Apostles Catholic 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 Twelve Apostles Catholic Primary School have a religious character?

Yes — Twelve Apostles Catholic Primary School has a religious character of Roman Catholic. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.

How close do you need to live to get into Twelve Apostles Catholic Primary School?

On offer day for 2026-27 (Reception), the furthest place offered at Twelve Apostles Catholic Primary School was 0.171 miles from the school. That is the distance the last place reached in one year, not a boundary and not a guarantee — it moves with the number of applicants.

How are Reception places decided at Twelve Apostles Catholic Primary School?

When Twelve Apostles Catholic Primary School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after children and previously looked after children — Looked after children and previously looked after children. 1 This is for admission to the school at the start of the school year in September and not for applications made in-year. Admissions Policy | 2 / 6; 2. Catholic children who are resident in the parish of St Edmund Arrowsmith — Catholic children who are resident in the parish of St Edmund Arrowsmith (the parts of the parish formerly known as Twelve Apostles and Our Lady of the Rosary) (see; 3. Other Catholic children — Other Catholic children. (see note 3), and 4 further criteria.

What is the largest ethnic background at Twelve Apostles Catholic Primary School?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 72.8% of pupils at Twelve Apostles Catholic Primary School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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was the furthest place offered on offer day for 2026-27 (Reception). That is how far the last place reached in ONE year — not a boundary, and not a guarantee. It moves with the number of applicants, so treat it as a guide rather than a line on a map.

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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 and previously looked after children — Looked after children and previously looked after children. 1 This is for admission to the school at the start of the school year in September and not for applications made in-year. Admissions Policy | 2 / 6
2Catholic children who are resident in the parish of St Edmund Arrowsmith — Catholic children who are resident in the parish of St Edmund Arrowsmith (the parts of the parish formerly known as Twelve Apostles and Our Lady of the Rosary) (see
3Other Catholic children — Other Catholic children. (see note 3)
4Members of an Eastern Christian Church not in full communion with Rome — Members of an Eastern Christian Church not in full communion with Rome (see note
5Children of other Christian Ecclesial Communities whose membership is evidenced by a minister of religion — Children of other Christian Ecclesial Communities whose membership is evidenced by a minister of religion. (see note 5)
6Children of other faiths whose membership is evidenced by a religious leader — Children of other faiths whose membership is evidenced by a religious leader. (see
7Any other children.

"Click here to open our 2027-2028 Admissions [pdf]", published by the school on its own website (https://www.twelveapostlesleigh.co.uk/pdf/admissions/twelve-apostles-admissions-arrangements-2027-2028.pdf).

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.

Twelve Apostles Catholic Primary School: key facts

What did School Atlas judge Twelve Apostles Catholic Primary School's summary of 6 ofsted judgements to be?: School Atlas judged Twelve Apostles Catholic Primary School's summary of 6 ofsted judgements as Strong standard at its inspection in January 2026, on School Atlas's own scale.
How many pupils attend Twelve Apostles Catholic Primary School?: Twelve Apostles Catholic Primary School has 213 pupils on roll.
What ages does Twelve Apostles Catholic Primary School take?: Twelve Apostles Catholic Primary School admits pupils aged 4 to 11.
Where is Twelve Apostles Catholic Primary School located?: Twelve Apostles Catholic Primary School is located in Select, WN7 5JS, Wigan.
How do I apply to Twelve Apostles Catholic Primary School?: Twelve Apostles Catholic 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 Twelve Apostles Catholic Primary School have a religious character?: Yes — Twelve Apostles Catholic Primary School has a religious character of Roman Catholic. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.
How close do you need to live to get into Twelve Apostles Catholic Primary School?: On offer day for 2026-27 (Reception), the furthest place offered at Twelve Apostles Catholic Primary School was 0.171 miles from the school. That is the distance the last place reached in one year, not a boundary and not a guarantee — it moves with the number of applicants.
How are Reception places decided at Twelve Apostles Catholic Primary School?: When Twelve Apostles Catholic Primary School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after children and previously looked after children — Looked after children and previously looked after children. 1 This is for admission to the school at the start of the school year in September and not for applications made in-year. Admissions Policy | 2 / 6; 2. Catholic children who are resident in the parish of St Edmund Arrowsmith — Catholic children who are resident in the parish of St Edmund Arrowsmith (the parts of the parish formerly known as Twelve Apostles and Our Lady of the Rosary) (see; 3. Other Catholic children — Other Catholic children. (see note 3), and 4 further criteria.
What is the largest ethnic background at Twelve Apostles Catholic Primary School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 72.8% of pupils at Twelve Apostles Catholic 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 Twelve Apostles Catholic 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 and previously looked after children — Looked after children and previously looked after children. 1 This is for admission to the school at the start of the school year in September and not for applications made in-year. Admissions Policy | 2 / 6
2Catholic children who are resident in the parish of St Edmund Arrowsmith — Catholic children who are resident in the parish of St Edmund Arrowsmith (the parts of the parish formerly known as Twelve Apostles and Our Lady of the Rosary) (see
3Other Catholic children — Other Catholic children. (see note 3)
4Members of an Eastern Christian Church not in full communion with Rome — Members of an Eastern Christian Church not in full communion with Rome (see note
5Children of other Christian Ecclesial Communities whose membership is evidenced by a minister of religion — Children of other Christian Ecclesial Communities whose membership is evidenced by a minister of religion. (see note 5)
6Children of other faiths whose membership is evidenced by a religious leader — Children of other faiths whose membership is evidenced by a religious leader. (see
7Any other children.

Twelve Apostles Catholic Primary School: key facts

What did School Atlas judge Twelve Apostles Catholic Primary School's summary of 6 ofsted judgements to be?: School Atlas judged Twelve Apostles Catholic Primary School's summary of 6 ofsted judgements as Strong standard at its inspection in January 2026, on School Atlas's own scale.
How many pupils attend Twelve Apostles Catholic Primary School?: Twelve Apostles Catholic Primary School has 213 pupils on roll.
What ages does Twelve Apostles Catholic Primary School take?: Twelve Apostles Catholic Primary School admits pupils aged 4 to 11.
Where is Twelve Apostles Catholic Primary School located?: Twelve Apostles Catholic Primary School is located in Select, WN7 5JS, Wigan.
How do I apply to Twelve Apostles Catholic Primary School?: Twelve Apostles Catholic 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 Twelve Apostles Catholic Primary School have a religious character?: Yes — Twelve Apostles Catholic Primary School has a religious character of Roman Catholic. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.
How close do you need to live to get into Twelve Apostles Catholic Primary School?: On offer day for 2026-27 (Reception), the furthest place offered at Twelve Apostles Catholic Primary School was 0.171 miles from the school. That is the distance the last place reached in one year, not a boundary and not a guarantee — it moves with the number of applicants.
How are Reception places decided at Twelve Apostles Catholic Primary School?: When Twelve Apostles Catholic Primary School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after children and previously looked after children — Looked after children and previously looked after children. 1 This is for admission to the school at the start of the school year in September and not for applications made in-year. Admissions Policy | 2 / 6; 2. Catholic children who are resident in the parish of St Edmund Arrowsmith — Catholic children who are resident in the parish of St Edmund Arrowsmith (the parts of the parish formerly known as Twelve Apostles and Our Lady of the Rosary) (see; 3. Other Catholic children — Other Catholic children. (see note 3), and 4 further criteria.
What is the largest ethnic background at Twelve Apostles Catholic Primary School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 72.8% of pupils at Twelve Apostles Catholic Primary School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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