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  • The Deanery Church of England High School and Sixth Form College
  • Standish Community High School
  • St Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic High School, Ashton-in-Makerfield
  • St Peter's Catholic High School
  • Shevington High School
  • Hawkley Hall High School
  • Cansfield High School
  • The Byrchall High School
  • St John Fisher Catholic High School, Wigan
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2025 Best Secondary Schools in Wigan Area

Find the perfect school for your child's future. Explore top secondary schools across Wigan. Filter by Ofsted rating, faith, and features; compare options; and view on a map or by neighbourhood.

Top Secondary Schools in Wigan

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State · Secondary & Post-16
#7WIGAN
#2,727England

The Deanery Church of England High School and Sixth Form College

Frog Lane, Wigan, WN1 1HQ
Wigan council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
Ofsted Rating
Good
1,401 pupils
Mixed
11-18 years
Church of England
Application Demand
Primary School243 offers / 729 applications
Subscription: 3.0xOversubscribed
Sixth Form
Details
State · Secondary
#1WIGAN
#1,502England

Standish Community High School

Kenyon Road, Standish, Wigan, WN6 0NX
Wigan council
GCSE
Ofsted Rating
Good
1,297 pupils
Mixed
11-16 years
None
Application Demand
Primary School252 offers / 545 applications
Subscription: 2.2xOversubscribed
No special features
Details
State · Secondary
#2WIGAN
#1,571England

St Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic High School, Ashton-in-Makerfield

Rookery Avenue, Ashton-in-Makerfield, Wigan, WN4 9PF
Wigan council
GCSE
Ofsted Rating
Good
1,211 pupils
Mixed
11-16 years
Catholic
Application Demand
Primary School227 offers / 387 applications
Subscription: 1.7xOversubscribed
No special features
Details
State · Secondary
#3WIGAN
#1,746England

St Peter's Catholic High School

Howards Lane, Orrell, Wigan, WN5 8NU
Wigan council
GCSE
Ofsted Rating
Good
1,045 pupils
Mixed
11-16 years
Catholic
Application Demand
Primary School191 offers / 522 applications
Subscription: 2.7xOversubscribed
No special features
Details
State · Secondary
#4WIGAN
#2,395England

Shevington High School

Shevington Lane, Shevington, Wigan, WN6 8AB
Wigan council
GCSE
Ofsted Rating
Good
886 pupils
Mixed
11-16 years
None
Application Demand
Primary School171 offers / 591 applications
Subscription: 3.5xOversubscribed
No special features
Details
State · Secondary
#5WIGAN
#2,655England

Hawkley Hall High School

Carr Lane, Hawkley Hall, Wigan, WN3 5NY
Wigan council
GCSE
Ofsted Rating
Good
1,177 pupils
Mixed
11-16 years
None
Application Demand
Primary School214 offers / 327 applications
Subscription: 1.5xOversubscribed
Special Classes
Details
State · Secondary
#6WIGAN
#2,662England

Cansfield High School

Old Road, Ashton-in-Makerfield, Wigan, WN4 9TP
Wigan council
GCSE
Ofsted Rating
Good
1,055 pupils
Mixed
11-16 years
None
Application Demand
Primary School143 offers / 382 applications
Subscription: 2.7xOversubscribed
No special features
Details
State · Secondary
#8WIGAN
#2,730England

The Byrchall High School

Warrington Road, Ashton-in-Makerfield, Wigan, WN4 9PQ
Wigan council
GCSE
Ofsted Rating
Good
1,058 pupils
Mixed
11-16 years
None
Application Demand
Primary School251 offers / 639 applications
Subscription: 2.5xOversubscribed
No special features
Details
State · Secondary
#9WIGAN
#2,967England

St John Fisher Catholic High School, Wigan

Baytree Road, Springfield, Wigan, WN6 7RN
Wigan council
GCSE
Ofsted Rating
Good
1,010 pupils
Mixed
11-16 years
Catholic
Application Demand
Primary School193 offers / 433 applications
Subscription: 2.2xOversubscribed
No special features
Details

Map of Secondary Schools in Wigan

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Neighbourhoods in Wigan

Ashton-in-Makerfield is a popular residential pocket within the Wigan area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Wigan and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#2St Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic High School, Ashton-in-MakerfieldStateSecondary11-16 yearsMixedCatholicGood
#6Cansfield High SchoolStateSecondary11-16 yearsMixedNoneGood
#8The Byrchall High SchoolStateSecondary11-16 yearsMixedNoneGood
St Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic High School, Ashton-in-Makerfield#2
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: 11-16 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Catholic
Ofsted: Good
Cansfield High School#6
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: 11-16 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good
The Byrchall High School#8
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: 11-16 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

Hawkley Hall is a popular residential pocket within the Wigan area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Wigan and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#5Hawkley Hall High SchoolStateSecondary11-16 yearsMixedNoneGood
Hawkley Hall High School#5
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: 11-16 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

Hindley is a popular residential pocket within the Wigan area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Wigan and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#10Outwood Academy HindleyStateSecondary11-16 yearsMixedNoneGood
Outwood Academy Hindley#10
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: 11-16 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

Ince is a popular residential pocket within the Wigan area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Wigan and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#11Dean Trust Rose BridgeStateSecondary11-16 yearsMixedNoneRequires Improvement
Dean Trust Rose Bridge#11
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: 11-16 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Requires Improvement

Orrell is a popular residential pocket within the Wigan area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Wigan and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#3St Peter's Catholic High SchoolStateSecondary11-16 yearsMixedCatholicGood
#12Dean Trust WiganStateSecondary11-16 yearsMixedNoneRequires Improvement
N/AUp Holland High SchoolStateSecondary11-16 yearsMixedNoneGood
St Peter's Catholic High School#3
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: 11-16 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Catholic
Ofsted: Good
Dean Trust Wigan#12
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: 11-16 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Requires Improvement
Up Holland High SchoolN/A
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: 11-16 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

Shevington is a popular residential pocket within the Wigan area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Wigan and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#4Shevington High SchoolStateSecondary11-16 yearsMixedNoneGood
Shevington High School#4
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: 11-16 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

Springfield is a popular residential pocket within the Wigan area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Wigan and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#9St John Fisher Catholic High School, WiganStateSecondary11-16 yearsMixedCatholicGood
St John Fisher Catholic High School, Wigan#9
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: 11-16 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Catholic
Ofsted: Good

Standish is a popular residential pocket within the Wigan area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Wigan and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#1Standish Community High SchoolStateSecondary11-16 yearsMixedNoneGood
Standish Community High School#1
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: 11-16 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

Wigan Town Centre is a popular residential pocket within the Wigan area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Wigan and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#7The Deanery Church of England High School and Sixth Form CollegeStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedChurch of EnglandGood
N/AProgress Schools WiganIndependentSecondary11-16 yearsMixedNoneInformation not available
The Deanery Church of England High School and Sixth Form College#7
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Church of England
Ofsted: Good
Progress Schools WiganN/A
School Type: Independent
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: 11-16 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Information not available

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