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Dean Trust Rose Bridge

Holt Street, Ince, Wigan, WN1 3HD

A Requires improvement-rated secondary school in Wigan.

Academy sponsor led
Pupils
699
Ages
11-16
FSM
58.2%
Attainment 8
39.3
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Mar 2023

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
39.3
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
9.8%
Basics 9-5
29.2%

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
48.5%
EBacc APS
3.39
EBacc 9-5
9.2%
EBacc 9-4
15.4%
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About Dean Trust Rose Bridge

Dean Trust Rose Bridge is a secondary school in Wigan, Wigan. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Requires improvement (2023 inspection). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 243 responses), 94% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 39.3. The school has around 699 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Holt Street, Wigan, WN1 3HD | More schools in Wigan

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Dean Trust Rose Bridge, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Mar 2023 — Requires improvement
  2. Jan 2018 — Inadequate (predecessor: Rose Bridge Academy)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Dean Trust Rose Bridge

What is Dean Trust Rose Bridge's Ofsted rating?
Dean Trust Rose Bridge received a Requires improvement rating from Ofsted following its 2023 inspection.
What do parents say about Dean Trust Rose Bridge?
Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 243 responses): 94% of parents would recommend Dean Trust Rose Bridge.
What are Dean Trust Rose Bridge's latest exam results?
Dean Trust Rose Bridge: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 39.3. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Dean Trust Rose Bridge located?
Dean Trust Rose Bridge is a secondary school in Wigan, Wigan (WN1 3HD).
How many pupils attend Dean Trust Rose Bridge?
Dean Trust Rose Bridge has around 699 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Dean Trust Rose Bridge with other schools?
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