The short version
Average GCSE results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 41.3 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
41.3
2.5 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
39%
2.8pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
11%
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
90%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
82%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
4%
Employment
Directly into work
4%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
7%
Based on 168 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 17 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
24% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
5% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 15 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 73 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,075
- Capacity
- 91%
- FSM
- 34.5%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Wigan
- Trust
- MAKERFIELD ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr Philippe Paul (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
March 2019 | Full Inspection
Short inspection
March 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
March 2015 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
June 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
April 2013 | Full Inspection
Academy conversion letter
October 2012 | Academy Conversion Letter
Location
Warrington Road, Ashton-in-Makerfield, Wigan, Lancashire, WN4 9PQ
Town setting
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Within 2.5 kmSt Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic High School, Ashton-in-Makerfield
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St Oswald's Catholic Primary School
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R L Hughes Primary School
Primary · 999m away
St Thomas CofE Primary School
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Cansfield High School
Secondary · 1.4km away
St Wilfrids Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
Nicol Mere School
Primary · 1.8km away
Questions parents ask
Is The Byrchall High School a selective school?
No. The Byrchall High School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is The Byrchall High School's Ofsted rating?
The Byrchall High School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in September 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The Byrchall High School?
The Byrchall High School currently has 1,075 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Byrchall High School take?
The Byrchall High School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is The Byrchall High School?
The Byrchall High School is in Wigan, WN4 9PQ, in the Wigan local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Byrchall High School have a sixth form?
No, The Byrchall High School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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