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Shevington High School
Shevington Lane, Shevington, Wigan, Lancashire, WN6 8AB, Wigan
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
59.0 / 100
Top 41%
Better than 59% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
878
Capacity
890
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
99%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid academic performance, achieving an Attainment 8 score in the top 34% of schools across the UK. A notable 71% of students secure grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, while over half achieve grade 5 or above in these subjects. However, the EBacc entry rate is relatively low at 36%, which may be a consideration for parents prioritizing a broad curriculum.
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Last inspected: 10 January 2017Older inspection ⓘLeadership & 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. | 49.0 | Top 34% 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%. | 71% | Top 37% 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%. | 52% | Top 32% 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%. | 36% | Top 42% 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%. | 26% | Top 42% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British88.3%
White Other2.6%
Mixed Other1.6%
Mixed W+Asian1.3%
Mixed W+B African1.1%
Asian Other1.0%
Asian Chinese1.0%
Black Other0.6%
Black African0.6%
Asian Indian0.3%
Other0.3%
Asian Pakistani0.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.2%
White Irish0.1%
Location
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53.57989, -2.68425 · WN6 8AB
School details
Local authorityWigan
RegionNorth West
URN106529
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.shevingtonhigh.org.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Shevington High School rated by Ofsted?
Shevington High School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 10 January 2017.
Is Shevington High School a good school?
Shevington High School scores 59.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 41% 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 Shevington High School in GCSEs?
Shevington High School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 49.0. 71% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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