How many state-funded options are listed in Wigan Council Area?

This page currently lists 5 state-funded schools in Wigan Council Area. The exact total can change as official data and school status updates are refreshed.

How are state sixth forms in Wigan Council Area ranked?

We rank schools using A-level outcomes, inspection outcomes, and wider sixth form data so you can compare more than just a single headline measure. Use the filters and map to narrow the list further.

Does this page include academies and maintained sixth forms in Wigan Council Area?

Yes. The state category is based on the underlying sector value in our database, so it can include academies, maintained schools, and other state-funded institutions within this sixth forms group.

Best State Sixth Forms in Wigan Council Area

Schools across the Wigan council area. Compare state sixth forms using A-level-focused rankings, maps and neighbourhood breakdowns. This page currently lists 5 schools in Wigan Council Area. Schools featured here include Winstanley College, St John Rigby RC Sixth Form College and Wigan and Leigh College.

Key Performance Metrics for Wigan Council Area

% students achieving A*/A grades at A-Level

Wigan Council Area18%

England25%

% students achieving A*/A/B grades at A-Level

Wigan Council Area43%

England50%

Average Oxbridge rank (lower is better)

Wigan Council Area#418

England#1346

Average FMS Inspection Score (out of 10)

Wigan Council Area8.5/10

England7.7/10

% students achieving A*/A grades at A-Level

Wigan Council Area

18%vsEngland

25%

% students achieving A*/A/B grades at A-Level

Wigan Council Area

43%vsEngland

50%

Average Oxbridge rank (lower is better)

Wigan Council Area

#418vsEngland

#1346

Average FMS Inspection Score (out of 10)

Wigan Council Area

8.5/10vsEngland

7.7/10

Top schools in Wigan Council Area

Showing 1-5 of 5 schools