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Cansfield High School

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Cansfield High School

Old Road, Ashton-in-Makerfield, Wigan, WN4 9TP

Community school
Pupils
1,036
Ages
11-16
FSM
25.7%
Attainment 8
44.3
Ofsted
Good
Jun 2024

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
44.3
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
13.4%
Basics 9-5
40.9%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
40.0%
EBacc APS
3.81
EBacc 9-5
12.1%
EBacc 9-4
21.9%
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About Cansfield High School

Cansfield High School is a secondary school in Wigan, Wigan. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2024 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 44.3. The school has around 1,036 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Old Road, Wigan, WN4 9TP | More schools in Wigan

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Cansfield High School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Jun 2024 — Good
  2. Jan 2019 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Cansfield High School

What is Cansfield High School's Ofsted rating?
Cansfield High School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2024 inspection.
What are Cansfield High School's latest exam results?
Cansfield High School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 44.3. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Cansfield High School located?
Cansfield High School is a secondary school in Wigan, Wigan (WN4 9TP).
How many pupils attend Cansfield High School?
Cansfield High School has around 1,036 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Cansfield High School with other schools?
View Cansfield High School's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Wigan.