St Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic High School, Ashton-in-Makerfield
Voluntary aided school
Wigan, WN4 9PF
Ofsted
Report card
Our ranking
Top 30% in England
3 of 19 in Wigan
Pupils
1,204
First preferences per place
1.11
2026/27
Absence
7.0%
2024/25
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 49.7 | 51.5 | 49.1 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 50% | 57% | 51% | |
| Average English grade | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.4 | |
| Average maths grade | 5.0 | 5.2 | 4.8 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 51% | 50% | 48% | |
| Progress 8 | 0.13 | 0.16 | — |
76% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- The Byrchall High School · 0.1 mi · Good · Bottom 39% in England
- Cansfield High School · 0.8 mi · Good · Bottom 40% in England
- Hope Academy · 1.5 mi · Not judged · Bottom 29% in England
- Outwood Academy Haydock · 2.0 mi · Not judged · Bottom 27% in England
- Golborne High School · 2.1 mi · Outstanding · Top 31% in England
- Hawkley Hall High School · 2.8 mi · Not judged · Bottom 35% in England
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The neighbourhood
St Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic High School, Ashton-in-Makerfield is in Ashton-in-Makerfield West (typical home £191,000).
What is St Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic High School, Ashton-in-Makerfield's Ofsted rating?
St Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic High School, Ashton-in-Makerfield is rated Report card by Ofsted.
How does St Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic High School, Ashton-in-Makerfield rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, St Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic High School, Ashton-in-Makerfield is in the top 30% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.