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The Byrchall High School

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The Byrchall High School

Warrington Road, Ashton-in-Makerfield, Wigan, WN4 9PQ

A Good-rated secondary school in Wigan.

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Pupils
1,075
Ages
11-16
FSM
34.5%
Attainment 8
41.3
Ofsted
Good
Sept 2022

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
41.3
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
13.4%
Basics 9-5
38.5%

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
11.2%
EBacc APS
3.47
EBacc 9-5
5.9%
EBacc 9-4
7.5%
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About The Byrchall High School

The Byrchall High School is a secondary school in Wigan, Wigan. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2022 inspection). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 139 responses), 99% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 41.3. The school has around 1,075 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Warrington Road, Wigan, WN4 9PQ | More schools in Wigan

Ofsted inspection history

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

  1. Sept 2022 — Good
  2. Mar 2019 — Requires improvement

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about The Byrchall High School

What is The Byrchall High School's Ofsted rating?
The Byrchall High School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2022 inspection.
What do parents say about The Byrchall High School?
Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 139 responses): 99% of parents would recommend The Byrchall High School.
What are The Byrchall High School's latest exam results?
The Byrchall High School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 41.3. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is The Byrchall High School located?
The Byrchall High School is a secondary school in Wigan, Wigan (WN4 9PQ).
How many pupils attend The Byrchall High School?
The Byrchall High School has around 1,075 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare The Byrchall High School with other schools?
View The Byrchall 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.