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The Deanery Church of England High School and Sixth Form College

Goodgraded 19/05/2022Ages 11–181,372 pupilsChurch of England
Wigan, WN1 1HQ
Wigan

The Deanery Church of England High School and Sixth Form College is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 18 in Wigan. It has a Church of England religious character. The school has around 1,372 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 19/05/2022, The Deanery Church of England High School and Sixth Form College was judged Good. Recent GCSE results show an average Attainment 8 score of 44 and 38% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Wigan can view The Deanery Church of England High School and Sixth Form College's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.

Attendance & staffing
Attendance91.4%England avg 91.0%
Persistent absence25.9%England avg 25.8%
Pupils per teacher15.2England avg 17.6
Teachers with QTS100%England avg 97%

DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26

Pupil intake
Free school meals31.0%England avg 28.6%
English not first language9.9%England avg 18.3%

DfE school census, 2025/26

GCSE results — Key Stage 4
Attainment 845.7
Progress 8-0.3
Grade 5+ English & maths40%
Grade 4+ English & maths66%
EBacc entry8%
EBacc average point score3.83

DfE, 2024/25

Sixth form — A-level
A-level grade (point score)C-APS per entry 27.2
Value added-0.12Average · 95% CI -0.3 to 0.1
Retention83%

DfE 16-18 results, 2024/25

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