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Schools in Wigan
Ofsted outcomes in Wigan
The latest inspection outcome of each of the 146 schools, counted by the framework it was inspected under.
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| Latest outcome on file | Share of all 146 schools | Schools |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 framework: Outstanding | 96% | |
| 2019 framework: Good | 4531% | |
| 2019 framework: Requires improvement | 11% | |
| 2019 framework: no overall grade (not judged) | 2416% | |
| Report card (from November 2025; graded by area, no overall grade) | 2316% | |
| Ungraded inspection only | 3725% | |
| No Ofsted outcome on file (includes independent schools inspected by ISI) | 75% |
Exam results in Wigan
At the end of key stage 2 in 2024/25, 66% of pupils in Wigan reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, against 62% across England.
The average Attainment 8 score at GCSE in 2024/25 was 43.4 in Wigan, against 46 across England.
Secondary schools in Wigan
| School | Type | Latest Ofsted outcome |
|---|---|---|
| Atherton High School | Free | Good · Jan 2024 |
| Bedford High School | Community | Good · Oct 2023 |
| Cambian Tyldesley School | Independent | Requires improvement · Jan 2025 |
| Cansfield High School | Community | Good · Jun 2024 |
| Dean Trust Rose Bridge | Academy | No overall grade · Mar 2025 |
| Dean Trust Wigan | Academy | Report card · Jun 2026 |
| Expanse Learning Wigan School | Independent | Good · Jun 2025 |
| Fir Tree College | Special post-16 | Report card · May 2026 |
| Fred Longworth High School | Academy | Good · Oct 2022 |
| Golborne High School | Foundation | Outstanding · Jan 2023 |
| Hawkley Hall High School | Academy | No overall grade · Nov 2024 |
| Infinite Schools Wigan | Independent | Good · Jun 2024 |
| Lowton Church of England High School | Foundation | Good · Mar 2023 |
| My Oasis Therapeutic Alternative Provision | Independent | No outcome on file |
| Newbridge Learning Community | Special | Good · Mar 2024 |
| Oakfield High School and College | Special | Outstanding · Jul 2024 |
| Outwood Academy Hindley | Academy | No overall grade · Dec 2024 |
| Shevington High School | Community | Report card · May 2026 |
| St Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic High School, Ashton-in-Makerfield | Voluntary aided | Report card · Mar 2026 |
| St John Fisher Catholic High School | Voluntary aided | Report card · Mar 2026 |
| St Mary's Catholic High School | Voluntary aided | Standards maintained · Oct 2024 |
| St Peter's Catholic High School | Voluntary aided | Good · Mar 2024 |
| Standish Community High School | Academy | Report card · Feb 2026 |
| The Byrchall High School | Academy | Good · Sept 2022 |
| The Deanery Church of England High School and Sixth Form College | Voluntary aided | Report card · Jun 2026 |
| The Parks School | Independent | Good · Feb 2025 |
| The Westleigh School | Academy | Good · Nov 2022 |
All-through schools in Wigan
| School | Type | Latest Ofsted outcome |
|---|---|---|
| Green Meadow Independent Primary School | Independent | Good · Nov 2024 |
| Hope School | Special | No overall grade · Jun 2025 |
| Landgate School, Bryn | Special | No overall grade · Jan 2025 |
| Martha H School | Independent | No outcome on file |
| The Holden School | Independent | No outcome on file |
| Three Towers Alternative Provision Academy | Alternative provision | No overall grade · May 2025 |
Nursery schools in Wigan
| School | Type | Latest Ofsted outcome |
|---|---|---|
| Douglas Valley Nursery School | Nursery | Outstanding · Feb 2024 |
| Hindley Nursery School | Nursery | Outstanding · Mar 2023 |
Sixth forms and colleges (16+) in Wigan
| School | Type | Latest Ofsted outcome |
|---|---|---|
| Elysium Training & Consultancy Ltd | Special post-16 | No outcome on file |
| Expanse Learning (Expanse Group Ltd) | Special post-16 | Report card · May 2026 |
| Fix-It (UK) Ltd | Special post-16 | No outcome on file |
| My Life Learning | Special post-16 | No outcome on file |
| St John Rigby RC Sixth Form College | College | Outstanding · Jan 2024 |
| The Ark Wigan Ltd | Special post-16 | No outcome on file |
| TMP College | Special post-16 | Good · May 2024 |
| Wigan and Leigh College | College | Good · Nov 2022 |
| Winstanley College | College | Outstanding · Jan 2025 |