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Cansfield High School
Goodgraded 12/06/2024Ages 11–161,036 pupils
Cansfield High School is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 16 in Wigan. The school has around 1,036 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 12/06/2024, Cansfield High School was judged Good. Recent GCSE results show an average Attainment 8 score of 41.4 and 31% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Wigan can view Cansfield High School's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted & inspectionGood
Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementGood
Last inspected 12/06/2024. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points4 strengths · 1 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Quality of education
Behaviour & attitudes
Personal development
Leadership & management
Progress 8
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
GCSE results — Key Stage 4Below average
Attainment 844.4
Progress 8-0.6
Grade 5+ English & maths41%
Grade 4+ English & maths
EBacc entry
EBacc average point score
DfE, 2024/25. What is a Progress 8 score?
Pupil intake28.9%
Free school meals28.9%
England avg 28.6%
English not first language4.0%
England avg 18.3%
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing92.0%
Attendance92.0%
England avg 91.0%
Pupils per teacher15.7
England avg 17.6
Persistent absence
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Wigan
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