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Dean Trust Wigan
Requires Improvementgraded 17/10/2023Ages 11–16770 pupilsFaithNone
Dean Trust Wigan is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 16 in Wigan. The school has around 770 pupils on roll. It was most recently inspected by Ofsted in 17/10/2023 and continues to develop its provision for pupils. Recent GCSE results show an average Attainment 8 score of 31.1 and 19% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Wigan can view Dean Trust Wigan's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted & inspectionRequires Improvement
Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements
Quality of educationRequires Improvement
Behaviour & attitudesRequires Improvement
Personal developmentRequires Improvement
Leadership & managementRequires Improvement
Last inspected 17/10/2023. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points0 strengths · 5 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 833.1
England avg 45.1 · was 31.4 in 2023/24
Progress 8-1.1
Grade 5+ English & maths23%
England avg 45% · was 19% in 2023/24
Grade 4+ English & maths38%
England avg 65% · was 33% in 2023/24
EBacc entry60%
England avg 39%
EBacc average point score3.06
England avg 4.03
DfE, 2024/25. What is a Progress 8 score?
Pupil intake58.2%
Free school meals58.2%
England avg 28.6%
English not first language13.4%
England avg 18.3%
Places filled75%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing88.5%
Attendance88.5%
England avg 91.0%
Pupils per teacher17.7
England avg 17.6
Persistent absence33.8%
England avg 25.8%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Wigan
All schools in Wigan →Orrell Lamberhead Green Academy0.1 miTMP College0.3 miSt John's CofE Primary SchoolGood · 0.3 miSt Peter's Catholic High SchoolGood · 0.5 miWestfield Community School0.7 miSt John Rigby RC Sixth Form College1.0 mi
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