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Dean Trust Rose Bridge
Holt Street, Ince, Wigan, Greater Manchester, WN1 3HD, Wigan
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
25.6 / 100
Bottom 26%
Better than 26% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
699
Capacity
750
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
93%
Summary
With a commendable parent satisfaction rate of 94%, this secondary school shows strong community support despite receiving a "Requires Improvement" rating from Ofsted. The GCSE Attainment 8 score of 39.7 indicates performance that is above the national average, particularly in comparison to 81% of schools, although only 54% of students achieve a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths. While the EBacc entry rate stands at 49%, there is room for growth in overall academic performance.
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Last inspected: 25 March 2025Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & 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. | 39.7 | Bottom 19% 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%. | 54% | Bottom 21% 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%. | 29% | Bottom 15% 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%. | 49% | Bottom 35% 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 35% UK |
Parent View (243 responses)
★★★★★4.4
My child makes good progress
97%
Good range of subjects
97%
My child feels safe
96%
My child is happy
96%
Progress is communicated
96%
Good range of extra-curricular
95%
School has high expectations
95%
I'd recommend this school
94%
Behaviour is good
94%
School keeps me informed
93%
School supports development
91%
School responds to concerns
60%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British74.1%
Black African7.7%
White Other6.4%
Other2.1%
Asian Other1.6%
Asian Pakistani1.3%
Mixed W+Asian1.1%
Mixed Other1.1%
Asian Chinese1.0%
Asian Indian0.9%
Black Other0.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.6%
Gypsy/Roma0.4%
Mixed W+B African0.1%
Black Caribbean0.1%
traveller_irish0.1%
Location
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53.54647, -2.61051 · WN1 3HD
School details
Local authorityWigan
RegionNorth West
URN146797
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Frequently asked questions
What is Dean Trust Rose Bridge rated by Ofsted?
Dean Trust Rose Bridge was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 25 March 2025.
Is Dean Trust Rose Bridge a good school?
Dean Trust Rose Bridge scores 25.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 26% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Dean Trust Rose Bridge?
Based on 243 Ofsted Parent View responses, Dean Trust Rose Bridge receives a satisfaction score of 87% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Dean Trust Rose Bridge in GCSEs?
Dean Trust Rose Bridge achieved an Attainment 8 score of 39.7. 54% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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