The Deanery Church of England High School and Sixth Form College
Voluntary aided school · Sixth form
Wigan, WN1 1HQ
Ofsted
Report card
Our ranking
Bottom 37% in England
11 of 19 in Wigan
Pupils
1,365
First preferences per place
1.12
2026/27
Absence
8.8%
2024/25
A level average
C-
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 41.8 | 44.0 | 45.7 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 30% | 38% | 40% | |
| Average English grade | 4.5 | 4.8 | 5.0 | |
| Average maths grade | 3.8 | 4.2 | 4.4 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 39% | 43% | 46% | |
| Progress 8 | -0.44 | -0.31 | — |
66% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- St John Fisher Catholic High School · 1.0 mi · Report card · Bottom 28% in England
- Dean Trust Rose Bridge · 1.1 mi · Not judged · Bottom 11% in England
- Hawkley Hall High School · 1.7 mi · Not judged · Bottom 35% in England
- Dean Trust Wigan · 2.1 mi · Requires improvement · Bottom 2% in England
- St Peter's Catholic High School · 2.6 mi · Good · Top 26% in England
- Shevington High School · 2.9 mi · Report card · Top 42% in England
Best secondary schools in Wigan · Best secondary schools in Greater Manchester
The neighbourhood
The Deanery Church of England High School and Sixth Form College is in Wigan Central (typical home £156,500).
What is The Deanery Church of England High School and Sixth Form College's Ofsted rating?
The Deanery Church of England High School and Sixth Form College is rated Report card by Ofsted.
How does The Deanery Church of England High School and Sixth Form College rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, The Deanery Church of England High School and Sixth Form College is in the bottom 37% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.