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The Deanery Church of England High School and Sixth Form College
Goodgraded 19/05/2022Ages 11–181,372 pupilsFaithChurch of England
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.
Ofsted & inspectionGood
Latest graded inspection
Last inspected 19/05/2022. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points0 strengths · 1 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Progress 8
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
GCSE results — Key Stage 4Below average
Attainment 845.7
England avg 45.1 · was 44.0 in 2023/24
Progress 8-0.3
Grade 5+ English & maths40%
England avg 45% · was 38% in 2023/24
Grade 4+ English & maths66%
England avg 65% · was 60% in 2023/24
EBacc entry8%
England avg 39%
EBacc average point score3.83
England avg 4.03
DfE, 2024/25. What is a Progress 8 score?
Sixth form — A-levelC-
A-level grade (point score)C-
APS per entry 27.2
A-level grade (best 3)C+
APS best 3: 32.4
AAB or better13%
Retention83%
Value added-0.12
Average · 95% CI -0.3 to 0.1
DfE 16-18 results, 2024/25
Pupil intake31.0%
Free school meals31.0%
England avg 28.6%
English not first language9.9%
England avg 18.3%
Places filled88%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing91.4%
Attendance91.4%
England avg 91.0%
Pupils per teacher15.2
England avg 17.6
Persistent absence25.9%
England avg 25.8%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Wigan
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