SecondaryData as of May 2026

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

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

A Good-rated secondary school in Wigan.

Voluntary aided school

Roman Catholic

Pupils

1,202

Ages

11-16

FSM

13.2%

Attainment 8

49.1

Ofsted

Good

Jan 2012

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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). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 29 responses), 90% of parents would recommend this school. 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.

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.

Nov 2021 — School remains Good
Jan 2012 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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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 do parents say about St Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic High School, Ashton-in-Makerfield?

Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 29 responses): 90% of parents would recommend St Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic High School, Ashton-in-Makerfield.

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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