The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity.
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 49.7 vs national 43.8)
- This school does not have a sixth form
- The school is at capacity (99% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
49.7
5.9 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
44%
1.8pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
27%
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
92%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
82%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
7%
Employment
Directly into work
2%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
6%
Based on 249 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
19% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 100 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,292
- Capacity
- 99%
- FSM
- 17%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Wigan
- Trust
- MOSAIC LEARNING TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Lindsay Barker (Head Teacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Kenyon Road, Standish, Wigan, Lancashire, WN6 0NX
Town setting
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Questions parents ask
Is Standish Community High School a selective school?
No. Standish Community High School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
How many pupils attend Standish Community High School?
Standish Community High School currently has 1,292 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Standish Community High School take?
Standish Community High School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Standish Community High School?
Standish Community High School is in Wigan, WN6 0NX, in the Wigan local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Standish Community High School have a sixth form?
No, Standish Community High School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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