The short version
Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.15
Band 3Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Further education
- Phase
- 16 plus
- Ages
- 16–99
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
Governance
- Local authority
- Wigan
- Head
- Mrs Anna Dawe (Interim Principal)
Provisions
Inspection record
Official linksFull inspection: Good
12 official reports linked on this page, including 11 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Monitoring visit
March 2018 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Good
November 2016 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
March 2015 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
March 2010 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
February 2009 | Monitoring Visit
Curriculum and development visit
September 2008 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Monitoring visit
February 2008 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Good
February 2007 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
October 2006 | Monitoring Visit
Reinspection
April 2004 | Inspection
Full inspection
October 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
PO Box 53, Parson's Walk, Wigan, Lancashire, WN1 1RS
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThe Deanery Church of England High School and Sixth Form College
Secondary · Very close
Progress Schools Wigan
Independent · Very close
The Beechwood Centre
Pupil referral unit · 499m away
St Mary and St John Catholic Primary School
Primary · 650m away
Mab's Cross Primary School
Primary · 716m away
Douglas Valley Nursery School
Nursery · 778m away
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 998m away
St Catharine's CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
What is Wigan and Leigh College's Ofsted rating?
Wigan and Leigh College was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
What ages does Wigan and Leigh College take?
Wigan and Leigh College caters for pupils aged 16 to 99. It is classified as a 16 plus school.
Where is Wigan and Leigh College?
Wigan and Leigh College is in Wigan, WN1 1RS, in the Wigan local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
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