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St Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic High School, Ashton-in-Makerfield

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St Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic High School, Ashton-in-Makerfield

Rookery Avenue, Ashton-in-Makerfield, Wigan, WN4 9PF

Voluntary aided school
Roman Catholic
Pupils
1,202
Ages
11-16
FSM
13.2%
Attainment 8
49.1
Ofsted
Good
Jan 2012

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
49.1
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
24.0%
Basics 9-5
50.4%

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
29.4%
EBacc APS
4.15
EBacc 9-5
10.5%
EBacc 9-4
18.5%
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About St Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic High School, Ashton-in-Makerfield

St Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic High School, Ashton-in-Makerfield is a secondary school in Wigan, Wigan. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2012 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 49.1. The school has around 1,202 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Rookery Avenue, Wigan, WN4 9PF | More schools in Wigan

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for St Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic High School, Ashton-in-Makerfield, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Nov 2021 — School remains Good
  2. Jan 2012 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about St Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic High School, Ashton-in-Makerfield

What is St Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic High School, Ashton-in-Makerfield's Ofsted rating?
St Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic High School, Ashton-in-Makerfield received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2012 inspection.
What are St Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic High School, Ashton-in-Makerfield's latest exam results?
St Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic High School, Ashton-in-Makerfield: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 49.1. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is St Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic High School, Ashton-in-Makerfield located?
St Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic High School, Ashton-in-Makerfield is a secondary school in Wigan, Wigan (WN4 9PF).
How many pupils attend St Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic High School, Ashton-in-Makerfield?
St Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic High School, Ashton-in-Makerfield has around 1,202 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare St Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic High School, Ashton-in-Makerfield with other schools?
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