Twelve Apostles Catholic Primary School
School Name: Twelve Apostles Catholic Primary School Address: Nel Pan Lane, Leigh Town/City: Select County: Lancashire Postcode: WN7 5JS Telephone Number: 01942 674312 Website: www.twelveapostlesleigh.co.uk
Phase: Primary (ages 4-11) Type: Voluntary aided school Religious Denomination: Roman Catholic Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Headteacher: Mrs Tracey Whitton
Capacity: 210
Gender: Mixed
The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 213 (52% boys & 48% girls)
Enrollment: 101% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 32.9%
URN: 106503
DfE Number: 359/3405
UKPRN: 10078699
UPRN: 100012498171
Region: North West (E12000002)
District: Wigan (E08000010)
Constituency: Makerfield (E14001350)
Electoral Ward: Leigh West (E05015003)
Diocese: RC11(Archdiocese of Liverpool)
Easting & Northing: 364810E, 401820N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 30' 45.05" N 2° 31' 55.14" W
Plus Code: 9C5VGF79+26
DfE Record: View record
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