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Dean Trust Wigan
Greenhey, Orrell, Wigan, Greater Manchester, WN5 0DQ, Wigan
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
2.6 / 100
Bottom 3%
Better than 3% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
770
Capacity
1,025
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
75%
Summary
With a focus on improving performance, the school has recently been rated as 'Requires Improvement' by Ofsted. While the GCSE Attainment 8 score is 33.1 and 38% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, these figures indicate challenges in academic outcomes compared to national standards. However, the school's EBacc entry rate of 60% reflects a commitment to a broad curriculum, and it ranks in the top 3% nationally for GCSE Attainment 8, suggesting potential for growth.
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Last inspected: 17 October 2023Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: Requires improvementBehaviour & Attitudes: Requires improvementLeadership & Management: Requires improvement
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. | 33.1 | Bottom 3% 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%. | 38% | Bottom 3% 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%. | 23% | Bottom 6% 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%. | 60% | Bottom 33% 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%. | 15% | Bottom 33% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British81.3%
White Other4.4%
Black African3.9%
Other2.7%
Mixed Other1.4%
Asian Other0.9%
Black Other0.6%
Mixed W+Asian0.5%
Asian Chinese0.5%
Asian Indian0.4%
Asian Pakistani0.4%
Mixed W+B African0.1%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
White Irish0.1%
Location
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53.54062, -2.68874 · WN5 0DQ
School details
Local authorityWigan
RegionNorth West
URN144519
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.deantrustwigan.co.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Dean Trust Wigan rated by Ofsted?
Dean Trust Wigan was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 17 October 2023.
Is Dean Trust Wigan a good school?
Dean Trust Wigan scores 2.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 3% 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 Dean Trust Wigan in GCSEs?
Dean Trust Wigan achieved an Attainment 8 score of 33.1. 38% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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