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The Deanery Church of England High School and Sixth Form College

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The Deanery Church of England High School and Sixth Form College

Frog Lane, Wigan, WN1 1HQ

Voluntary aided school
Church of England
Pupils
1,372
Ages
11-18
FSM
29.5%
Attainment 8
45.7
Ofsted
Good
Sept 2016

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
45.7
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
18.8%
Basics 9-5
40.2%

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
8.0%
EBacc APS
3.83
EBacc 9-5
3.6%
EBacc 9-4
4.4%
How to read Progress 8 vs Attainment 8Two numbers, two different stories. The 6-min explainer for parents.

A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
27.21
A*-A Grades
6.5%
A*-B Grades
29.3%
AAB+ %
13.3%

APS per Entry

National avgSelective avg

Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 78 students entered

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About The Deanery Church of England High School and Sixth Form College

The Deanery Church of England High School and Sixth Form College is a secondary school in Wigan, Wigan. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2016 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 45.7. The school has around 1,372 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for The Deanery Church of England High School and Sixth Form College, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. May 2022 — School remains Good
  2. Sept 2016 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about The Deanery Church of England High School and Sixth Form College

What is The Deanery Church of England High School and Sixth Form College's Ofsted rating?
The Deanery Church of England High School and Sixth Form College received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2016 inspection.
What are The Deanery Church of England High School and Sixth Form College's latest exam results?
The Deanery Church of England High School and Sixth Form College: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 45.7. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is The Deanery Church of England High School and Sixth Form College located?
The Deanery Church of England High School and Sixth Form College is a secondary school in Wigan, Wigan (WN1 1HQ).
How many pupils attend The Deanery Church of England High School and Sixth Form College?
The Deanery Church of England High School and Sixth Form College has around 1,372 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare The Deanery Church of England High School and Sixth Form College with other schools?
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