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  • The Deanery Church of England High School and Sixth Form College
  • Winstanley College
  • St John Rigby RC Sixth Form College
  • Oakfield High School and College
  • Nugent House School
  • Landgate School, Bryn
  • Hope School, Wigan
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2025 Best Sixth Form Schools in Wigan Area

Find the perfect sixth form for your A-Level studies. Explore top sixth form schools across Wigan. Filter by Ofsted rating, A-Level performance, Oxbridge success, and view on a map or by neighbourhood.

Top Sixth Form Schools in Wigan

Map
State · Secondary & Post-16
#3WIGAN
#2,422England

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 · Post-16
#1WIGAN
#656England

Winstanley College

Winstanley Road, Billinge, Wigan, WN5 7XF
Wigan council
A-Level
Oxbridge
Mixed
16-18+ years
None
Sixth Form
Details
State · Post-16
#2WIGAN
#1,659England

St John Rigby RC Sixth Form College

Gathurst Road, Orrell, Wigan, WN5 0LJ
Wigan council
A-Level
Oxbridge
Mixed
16-18+ years
Catholic
Sixth Form
Details
State · Special School
Unranked

Oakfield High School and College

Long Lane, Hindley Green, Wigan, WN2 4XA
Wigan council
GCSE
Ofsted Rating
Outstanding
367 pupils
Mixed
11-18+ years
None
Sixth Form
Special Classes
Details
Independent · Special School
Unranked

Nugent House School

Carr Mill Road, Billinge, Wigan, WN5 7TT
St Helens council
GCSE
52 pupils
Mixed
7-18+ years
None
Sixth Form
Boarders
Special Classes
Details
State · Special School
Unranked

Landgate School, Bryn

Landgate Lane, Ashton-in-Makerfield, Wigan, WN4 0EP
Wigan council
Primary School
Ofsted Rating
Outstanding
129 pupils
Mixed
4-18+ years
None
Sixth Form
Special Classes
Details
State · Special School
Unranked

Hope School, Wigan

Kelvin Grove, Marus Bridge, Wigan, WN3 6SP
Wigan council
Ofsted Rating
Outstanding
227 pupils
Mixed
2-18+ years
None
Sixth Form
Nursery
Special Classes
Details

Map of Sixth Form Schools in Wigan

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Neighbourhoods in Wigan

Ashton-in-Makerfield is a popular area within the Wigan region, offering sixth form students access to quality A-Level education. Local schools serve students from across Wigan and surrounding areas, with many offering specialized subject pathways and university preparation programs.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
N/ALandgate School, BrynStateNot Applicable4-18+ yearsMixedNoneOutstanding
Landgate School, BrynN/A
School Type: State
Phase: Not Applicable
Age Range: 4-18+ years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Outstanding

Billinge is a popular area within the Wigan region, offering sixth form students access to quality A-Level education. Local schools serve students from across Wigan and surrounding areas, with many offering specialized subject pathways and university preparation programs.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#1Winstanley CollegeStatePost-1616-18+ yearsMixedNoneInformation not available
N/ANugent House SchoolIndependentNot Applicable7-18+ yearsMixedNoneInformation not available
Winstanley College#1
School Type: State
Phase: Post-16
Age Range: 16-18+ years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Information not available
Nugent House SchoolN/A
School Type: Independent
Phase: Not Applicable
Age Range: 7-18+ years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Information not available

Hindley Green is a popular area within the Wigan region, offering sixth form students access to quality A-Level education. Local schools serve students from across Wigan and surrounding areas, with many offering specialized subject pathways and university preparation programs.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
N/AOakfield High School and CollegeStateNot Applicable11-18+ yearsMixedNoneOutstanding
Oakfield High School and CollegeN/A
School Type: State
Phase: Not Applicable
Age Range: 11-18+ years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Outstanding

Marus Bridge is a popular area within the Wigan region, offering sixth form students access to quality A-Level education. Local schools serve students from across Wigan and surrounding areas, with many offering specialized subject pathways and university preparation programs.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
N/AHope School, WiganStateNot Applicable2-18+ yearsMixedNoneOutstanding
Hope School, WiganN/A
School Type: State
Phase: Not Applicable
Age Range: 2-18+ years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Outstanding

Orrell is a popular area within the Wigan region, offering sixth form students access to quality A-Level education. Local schools serve students from across Wigan and surrounding areas, with many offering specialized subject pathways and university preparation programs.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#2St John Rigby RC Sixth Form CollegeStatePost-1616-18+ yearsMixedCatholicInformation not available
St John Rigby RC Sixth Form College#2
School Type: State
Phase: Post-16
Age Range: 16-18+ years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Catholic
Ofsted: Information not available

Wigan Town Centre is a popular area within the Wigan region, offering sixth form students access to quality A-Level education. Local schools serve students from across Wigan and surrounding areas, with many offering specialized subject pathways and university preparation programs.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#3The Deanery Church of England High School and Sixth Form CollegeStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedChurch of EnglandGood
The Deanery Church of England High School and Sixth Form College#3
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Church of England
Ofsted: Good

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