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St John Rigby RC Sixth Form College
Gathurst Road, Orrell, Wigan, Lancashire, WN5 0LJ, Wigan
Overview
Ofsted
Not available
Ages
16–19
Gender
Mixed
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With 65% of students progressing to university, this college demonstrates a solid commitment to higher education pathways, although only 13% gain entry to top-third universities. While specific pupil numbers and additional academic performance data are limited, the focus on university progression suggests a supportive environment for students aiming for further 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%. | 65% | Above 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%. | 13% | Average |
Based on 699 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
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53.55395, -2.69788 · WN5 0LJ
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St John Rigby RC Sixth Form 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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