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Standish Community High School
Kenyon Road, Standish, Wigan, Lancashire, WN6 0NX, Wigan
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
59.6 / 100
Top 40%
Better than 60% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,292
Capacity
1,300
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
99%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid academic performance, achieving a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 49.7, placing it in the top 31% of schools nationwide. The percentage of students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths stands at 69%, while 44% attain grade 5 or above, indicating a strong foundation in these key subjects. However, the EBacc entry rate of 27% suggests there may be room for improvement in encouraging a broader curriculum engagement.
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Last inspected: 19 November 2014Older 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. | 49.7 | Top 31% 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%. | 69% | Top 42% 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%. | 44% | Bottom 49% 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%. | 27% | Bottom 43% 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%. | 19% | Bottom 43% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British86.8%
White Other3.2%
Mixed Other1.6%
Mixed W+Asian1.5%
Other1.5%
Black African1.0%
Asian Other0.9%
Asian Chinese0.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.7%
Asian Indian0.5%
Black Other0.4%
Asian Pakistani0.4%
Mixed W+B African0.3%
White Irish0.2%
Location
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53.59081, -2.67398 · WN6 0NX
School details
Local authorityWigan
RegionNorth West
URN143812
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.standishchs.org.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Standish Community High School rated by Ofsted?
Standish Community High School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 19 November 2014.
Is Standish Community High School a good school?
Standish Community High School scores 59.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 40% 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 Standish Community High School in GCSEs?
Standish Community High School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 49.7. 69% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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