Best secondary schools in Orrell (2026)
Orrell has 3 ranked secondary schools with published results. The top-ranked is St Peter's Catholic High School, in the top 26% in England. The average Attainment 8 here in 2025 was 44.3, against 46.1 for England. 0 are in England's top 10%, and 0 are rated Outstanding by Ofsted. Orrell has no grammar schools.
| Rank | School | Attainment 8 (2023–2025 average) | Attainment 8 2025 | Trend | Grade 5+ Eng & maths | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 Top 26% in England |
St Peter's Catholic High School Orrell · Roman Catholic |
51.4 | 51.1 | 52% | Good | |
2 Top 36% in England |
Up Holland High School Orrell |
48.8 | 48.8 | 50% | No rating | |
3 Bottom 2% in England |
Dean Trust Wigan Orrell |
31.6 | 33.1 | 23% | Requires improvement |
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What is the best secondary school in Orrell?
On exam results over the last three years, St Peter's Catholic High School is the top-ranked secondary school in Orrell, in the top 26% of schools in England.
How are the schools ranked?
By published Department for Education exam results averaged over three years: for secondary schools, Attainment 8 plus a quarter of the share getting grade 5+ in English and maths; for primary schools, the share reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths plus half the share reaching the higher standard. The order uses the three-year average, so a school can rank above one with a higher single-year result. Schools with fewer than 10 pupils taking the tests are not ranked. Exam results are only part of the picture: visit, read the Ofsted report and check admissions rules, as living nearby does not guarantee a place.