The short version
Below-average GCSE results. 75% capacity. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 33.1 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
33.1
10.7 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
23%
19.2pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
60%
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
83%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
74%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
6%
Employment
Directly into work
4%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
11%
Based on 137 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 17 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
25% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
4% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 74 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
- 770
- Capacity
- 75%
- FSM
- 56%
Governance
- Local authority
- Wigan
- Trust
- THE DEAN TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Jen Evans
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Boarding
- Not applicable
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Requires Improvement
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Orrell, Wigan, Greater Manchester, WN5 0DQ
Town setting
Questions parents ask
What is Dean Trust Wigan's Ofsted rating?
Dean Trust Wigan was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in October 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Dean Trust Wigan?
Dean Trust Wigan currently has 770 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Dean Trust Wigan take?
Dean Trust Wigan caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Dean Trust Wigan?
Dean Trust Wigan is in Wigan, WN5 0DQ, in the Wigan local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Dean Trust Wigan have a sixth form?
No, Dean Trust Wigan does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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