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Wigan secondary schools offer diverse options across a large borough, with 14 schools serving families in Standish, Ashton-in-Makerfield, Leigh, and Hindley. Standish Community High School, St Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic High School, Ashton-in-Makerfield, and St Peter's Catholic High School are among the highest-performing schools, 85% of schools are rated Good or Outstanding, close to the England average of 86%. Standish is home to the top-ranked school, while Ashton-in-Makerfield offers strong Catholic provision and Leigh provides additional comprehensive options. Families benefit from a mix of community schools and faith-based education across this diverse borough. Use the search filters to compare schools by Ofsted rating and explore options near you.
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #2 | St Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic High School, Ashton-in-Makerfield | State | Secondary | 11-16 years | Mixed | Catholic | 7/10Good |
| #6 | Cansfield High School | State | Secondary | 11-16 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
| #8 | The Byrchall High School | State | Secondary | 11-16 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #5 | Hawkley Hall High School | State | Secondary | 11-16 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #10 | Outwood Academy Hindley | State | Secondary | 11-16 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #11 | Dean Trust Rose Bridge | State | Secondary | 11-16 years | Mixed | None | 5.9/10Developing |
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #3 | St Peter's Catholic High School | State | Secondary | 11-16 years | Mixed | Catholic | 8.3/10Excellent |
| #12 | Dean Trust Wigan | State | Secondary | 11-16 years | Mixed | None | 4/10Developing |
| N/A | Up Holland High School | State | Secondary | 11-16 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #4 | Shevington High School | State | Secondary | 11-16 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #9 | St John Fisher Catholic High School, Wigan | State | Secondary | 11-16 years | Mixed | Catholic | 7/10Good |
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Standish Community High School | State | Secondary | 11-16 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #7 | The Deanery Church of England High School and Sixth Form College | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18 years | Mixed | Church of England | 7/10Good |
| N/A | Progress Schools Wigan | Independent | Secondary | 11-16 years | Mixed | None | Information not available |
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