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Dean Trust Wigan

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Dean Trust Wigan

Greenhey, Wigan, WN5 0DQ

Academy sponsor led
Pupils
770
Ages
11-16
FSM
56.0%
Attainment 8
32.9
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Oct 2023

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
32.9
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
3.8%
Basics 9-5
22.6%

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
60.4%
EBacc APS
3.06
EBacc 9-5
5.7%
EBacc 9-4
13.8%
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About Dean Trust Wigan

Dean Trust Wigan is a secondary school in Wigan, Wigan. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Requires improvement (2023 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 32.9. The school has around 770 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 Dean Trust Wigan, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Oct 2023 — Requires improvement
  2. Mar 2021 — Leaders and those responsible for governanc…
  3. Feb 2020 — Inadequate
  4. Mar 2016 — Requires improvement (predecessor: Abraham Guest Academy)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Dean Trust Wigan

What is Dean Trust Wigan's Ofsted rating?
Dean Trust Wigan received a Requires improvement rating from Ofsted following its 2023 inspection.
What are Dean Trust Wigan's latest exam results?
Dean Trust Wigan: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 32.9. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Dean Trust Wigan located?
Dean Trust Wigan is a secondary school in Wigan, Wigan (WN5 0DQ).
How many pupils attend Dean Trust Wigan?
Dean Trust Wigan has around 770 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Dean Trust Wigan with other schools?
View Dean Trust Wigan'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.