The short version
Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2024).
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2024
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.16
Band 4Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Further education
- Phase
- 16 plus
- Ages
- 16–19
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
Governance
- Local authority
- Wigan
- Head
- Mr Peter McGhee (Principal)
Provisions
Inspection record
Official linksFull inspection: Outstanding
10 official reports linked on this page, including 9 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Monitoring visit
November 2020 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Outstanding
February 2017 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2012 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
October 2011 | Monitoring Visit
Curriculum and development visit
November 2010 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
October 2009 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
November 2006 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Good
April 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
September 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
Gathurst Road, Orrell, Wigan, Lancashire, WN5 0LJ
Town setting
Questions parents ask
What is St John Rigby RC Sixth Form College's Ofsted rating?
St John Rigby RC Sixth Form College was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in January 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
What ages does St John Rigby RC Sixth Form College take?
St John Rigby RC Sixth Form College caters for pupils aged 16 to 19. It is classified as a 16 plus school.
Where is St John Rigby RC Sixth Form College?
St John Rigby RC Sixth Form College is in Wigan, WN5 0LJ, in the Wigan local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
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