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The Deanery Church of England High School and Sixth Form College
Frog Lane, Wigan, Lancashire, WN1 1HQ, Wigan
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
47.1 / 100
Bottom 47%
Better than 47% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,372
Capacity
1,389
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
99%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in English and Maths, where 66% of students achieve grade 4 or above. Although GCSE Attainment 8 scores are just above the national average, only 40% reach grade 5 or higher, indicating room for improvement in higher-level attainment. Additionally, 39% of pupils progress to university, but only a small fraction gain entry to top-third institutions.
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Last inspected: 28 September 2016Older 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. | 45.7 | Bottom 49% 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%. | 66% | Bottom 49% 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%. | 40% | Bottom 41% 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%. | 8% | Bottom 7% 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%. | 4% | Bottom 7% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 39% | Below avg |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 4% | Below avg |
Based on 71 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British83.2%
Black African3.5%
White Other2.3%
Mixed W+Asian1.7%
Asian Other1.5%
Mixed W+B African1.3%
Mixed Other1.3%
Other1.3%
Black Other1.0%
Asian Chinese1.0%
Asian Pakistani0.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.4%
White Irish0.3%
Asian Indian0.3%
Black Caribbean0.1%
Asian Bangladeshi0.1%
Location
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53.54764, -2.63777 · WN1 1HQ
School details
Local authorityWigan
RegionNorth West
URN106534
School typeVoluntary aided school
Websitewww.deanery.wigan.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is The Deanery Church of England High School and Sixth Form College rated by Ofsted?
The Deanery Church of England High School and Sixth Form College was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 28 September 2016.
Is The Deanery Church of England High School and Sixth Form College a good school?
The Deanery Church of England High School and Sixth Form College scores 47.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 47% 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 The Deanery Church of England High School and Sixth Form College in GCSEs?
The Deanery Church of England High School and Sixth Form College achieved an Attainment 8 score of 45.7. 66% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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