Best Secondary Schools in Wigan 2026 — Rankings & Ofsted Ratings
Compare 22 secondary schools in Wigan — Ofsted ratings, GCSE & Progress 8 results & admissions data.
Wigan Secondary Schools at a Glance
22Secondary Schools in Wigan
77%Rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted (22 inspected)
-0.30Average Progress 8 across 19 schools
19Oversubscribed — more applicants than places
Top 10 Secondary Schools in Wigan
| School | Area | Ofsted | Progress 8 | 5+ GCSE % | EBacc % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic High School, Ashton-in-Makerfield | Wigan | Good | +0.16 | 75% | 29% |
| Atherton High School | Wigan | Good | +0.00 | 60% | 54% |
| Golborne High School | Wigan | Outstanding | -0.05 | 70% | 63% |
| Standish Community High School | Wigan | Good | -0.07 | 79% | 17% |
| Outwood Academy Hindley | Wigan | Good | -0.08 | 50% | 29% |
| St Peter's Catholic High School | Wigan | Good | -0.12 | 78% | 11% |
| Hawkley Hall High School | Wigan | Good | -0.14 | 69% | 9% |
| Lowton Church of England High School | Wigan | Good | -0.17 | 56% | 14% |
| Shevington High School | Wigan | Good | -0.18 | 66% | 10% |
| St Mary's Catholic High School | Wigan | Good | -0.20 | 67% | 24% |
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