The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2016).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 45.7 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2016
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
45.7
1.9 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
40%
1.6pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
8%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.12
Band 3Source: 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
95%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
88%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
3%
Employment
Directly into work
4%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
4%
Based on 251 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 16 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
24% 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, 15 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 133 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,372
- Capacity
- 99%
- FSM
- 29.5%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Wigan
- Head
- Mr Martin Wood (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
11 official reports linked on this page, including 10 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
September 2016 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
December 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
September 2014 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
June 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
July 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
April 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
September 2009 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
February 2009 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
February 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
November 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
Frog Lane, Wigan, Lancashire, WN1 1HQ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmWigan and Leigh College
16 plus · Very close
Progress Schools Wigan
Independent · 306m away
The Beechwood Centre
Pupil referral unit · 610m away
St Mary and St John Catholic Primary School
Primary · 762m away
Mab's Cross Primary School
Primary · 814m away
Douglas Valley Nursery School
Nursery · 925m away
Wigan St Andrew's CofE Junior and Infant School
Primary · 1.0km away
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
Is The Deanery Church of England High School and Sixth Form College a selective school?
No. The Deanery Church of England High School and Sixth Form College is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is The Deanery Church of England High School and Sixth Form College's Ofsted rating?
The Deanery Church of England High School and Sixth Form College was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The Deanery Church of England High School and Sixth Form College?
The Deanery Church of England High School and Sixth Form College currently has 1,372 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Deanery Church of England High School and Sixth Form College take?
The Deanery Church of England High School and Sixth Form College caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is The Deanery Church of England High School and Sixth Form College?
The Deanery Church of England High School and Sixth Form College is in Wigan, WN1 1HQ, in the Wigan local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Deanery Church of England High School and Sixth Form College have a sixth form?
Yes, The Deanery Church of England High School and Sixth Form College has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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