The short version
Average GCSE results. Nearly full. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 39.7 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2023
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
39.7
4.1 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
29%
12.6pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
49%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
86%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
73%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
4%
Employment
Directly into work
10%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
10%
Based on 131 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 16 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
23% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 67 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 699
- Capacity
- 93%
- FSM
- 58.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Wigan
- Trust
- THE DEAN TRUST
- Head
- Miss Lucy Cropper
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Holt Street, Ince, Wigan, Greater Manchester, WN1 3HD
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmCEWE School
Independent · 391m away
St Catharine's CofE Primary School
Primary · 453m away
St William's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 636m away
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 674m away
Ince CofE Primary School
Primary · 686m away
Douglas Valley Nursery School
Nursery · 965m away
Britannia Bridge Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Canon Sharples Church of England Primary School and Nursery
Primary · 1.1km away
Questions parents ask
What is Dean Trust Rose Bridge's Ofsted rating?
Dean Trust Rose Bridge was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in March 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Dean Trust Rose Bridge?
Dean Trust Rose Bridge currently has 699 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Dean Trust Rose Bridge take?
Dean Trust Rose Bridge caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Dean Trust Rose Bridge?
Dean Trust Rose Bridge is in Wigan, WN1 3HD, in the Wigan local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Dean Trust Rose Bridge have a sixth form?
No, Dean Trust Rose Bridge does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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