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Wigan and Leigh College
PO Box 53, Parson's Walk, Wigan, Lancashire, WN1 1RS, Wigan
Overview
Ofsted
Not available
Ages
16–99
Gender
Mixed
Summary
With 30% of students progressing to university, this college offers a pathway for further education, though only a small fraction (2%) advance to top-third universities. Limited published data makes it challenging to assess overall academic performance and student satisfaction comprehensively. Parents may want to consider these factors when evaluating options for their child's post-16 education.
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| 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%. | 30% | 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%. | 2% | Below avg |
Based on 808 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
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53.54697, -2.63509 · WN1 1RS
School details
Local authorityWigan
RegionNorth West
URN130521
School typeFurther education
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What is Wigan and Leigh College rated by Ofsted?
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Is Wigan and Leigh College a good school?
Wigan and Leigh College scores –/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 0% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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