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Cansfield High School
Old Road, Ashton-in-Makerfield, Wigan, Lancashire, WN4 9TP, Wigan
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
42.3 / 100
Bottom 42%
Better than 42% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,036
Capacity
1,012
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
102%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, achieving a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 44.4, placing it in the top 58% nationally. While 64% of students secure grade 4 or above in English and Maths, there is room for improvement, particularly in the percentage achieving grade 5 or above at 41%. The school's EBacc entry rate stands at 40%, indicating a commitment to a broad curriculum.
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Last inspected: 12 June 2024Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 44.4 | Bottom 42% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 64% | Bottom 45% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 41% | Bottom 42% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 40% | Top 50% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 22% | Top 50% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British92.5%
White Other2.2%
Mixed Other1.3%
Asian Chinese1.3%
Black African1.1%
Asian Other0.7%
Mixed W+B African0.3%
Mixed W+Asian0.2%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.2%
Other0.2%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
Location
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53.49361, -2.64498 · WN4 9TP
School details
Local authorityWigan
RegionNorth West
URN106521
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.cansfield.wigan.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Cansfield High School rated by Ofsted?
Cansfield High School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 12 June 2024.
Is Cansfield High School a good school?
Cansfield High School scores 42.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 42% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Cansfield High School in GCSEs?
Cansfield High School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 44.4. 64% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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