SecondaryData as of May 2026

Dean Trust Rose Bridge

Holt Street, Ince, Wigan, WN1 3HD

Academy sponsor led · Ages 11–16 · Mixed

Ofsted

Requires improvement

Mar 2023

Historical inspection outcome; read the latest report for the full findings.

Academic picture

39.3school · 46.0 national reference

Attainment 8 · 2024/25. Average GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage.

Why is Progress 8 unavailable?

Progress 8 is unavailable nationally for this year because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled. This is not a negative judgement on the school.

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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%

Exam attainment

Attainment 8 · GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage or a measure of progress.

School · 2024/25

39.3

National · same year

46.0

SchoolNational reference

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Attainment 8 values by academic year
Year	School	National
2022/23	36.0	46.4
2023/24	37.4	46.4
2024/25	39.3	46.0

Learning progress

Progress 8 · Progress compared with pupils who had similar prior attainment. Zero is the national progress baseline.

School · 2024/25

Not available

National · same year

Not available

SchoolNational reference

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Progress 8 values by academic year
Year	School	National
2022/23	-1.10	0.00
2023/24	-0.60	0.00
2024/25	Not available	Not available

Progress 8 is unavailable for 2024/25 because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled nationally. Missing values are not zero.

Grades at or above each threshold

These percentages overlap: grades 9–7 are also included in 9–5 and 9–4. Do not add the lines together.

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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Nearby secondary schools

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Progress Schools Wigan

1.6 km away · Other independent school

Wigan and Leigh College

1.62 km away · Further education

The Deanery Church of England High School and Sixth Form College

1.81 km away · Voluntary aided school

Good

The Parks School

2.46 km away · Other independent special school

Newbridge Learning Community

2.54 km away · Community special school

Good

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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. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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.

Mar 2023 — Requires improvement
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. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.

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.

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