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St Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic High School, Ashton-in-Makerfield

Goodgraded 17/11/2021Ages 11–161,202 pupilsFaithRoman Catholic
Wigan, WN4 9PF
Wigan

St Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic High School, Ashton-in-Makerfield is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 16 in Wigan. It has a Roman Catholic religious character. The school has around 1,202 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 17/11/2021, St Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic High School, Ashton-in-Makerfield was judged Good. Recent GCSE results show above-average progress (a Progress 8 score of +0.2), an average Attainment 8 score of 51.5 and 57% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Wigan can view St Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic High School, Ashton-in-Makerfield's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.

Ofsted & inspectionGood

Latest graded inspection

Last inspected 17/11/2021. How to read an Ofsted rating →
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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 4Above average
Attainment 849.1
England avg 45.1 · was 51.5 in 2023/24
Progress 8+0.2
Grade 5+ English & maths51%
England avg 45% · was 57% in 2023/24
Grade 4+ English & maths77%
England avg 65% · was 75% in 2023/24
EBacc entry29%
England avg 39%
EBacc average point score4.15
England avg 4.03
Pupil intake15.7%
Free school meals15.7%
England avg 28.6%
English not first language8.6%
England avg 18.3%
Places filled90%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing93.1%
Attendance93.1%
England avg 91.0%
Pupils per teacher16.9
England avg 17.6
Persistent absence19.0%
England avg 25.8%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
All schools in WiganSee the full area report for WN4 9PF