What does the admissions demand data show for Dean Trust Wigan?

Dean Trust Wigan recorded 110 first-choice applications and 140 offers made on national offer day for 2026/27. That is 0.8 first-choice applications per offer made. This is a historic demand signal, not an individual admission probability or a catchment boundary. Admission criteria, address, preferences and the applicant cohort also matter.

Does Dean Trust Wigan offer SEND support?

DfE data for Dean Trust Wigan lists these SEND need or provision categories: Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Severe Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication, and 4 more categories. This does not guarantee a particular place or service. Contact the school's SENCO for its current provision.

What are Dean Trust Wigan's exam results?

Dean Trust Wigan's published exam results include: 23% achieved grade 5+ in English and Maths GCSE; Attainment 8 score of 33.1. Check the result year before comparing schools.

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Dean Trust Wigan

Wigan, WN5 0DQSecondaryAges 11–16MixedState

Ofsted Rating

Requires Improvement

Oct 2023

Progress 8

No data

First choices / offers

0.8×

First choices did not exceed offers made

110 1st-choice / 140 offers made

Ranking

#3,058

of 3,141 nationally

About Dean Trust Wigan

Dean Trust Wigan is a state-funded secondary school in Wigan, North West, for pupils aged 11 to 16 for boys and girls. DfE data records 715 pupils on roll and a published capacity of 1,025.

The latest recorded Ofsted overall judgement is Requires Improvement (17 Oct 2023). The published Attainment 8 score was 33.1 for 2024/25. Admissions data records 110 first-preference applications and 140 offers made on national offer day for 2026/27.

Figures can refer to different reporting periods. Check the date and source shown beside each section. How Classpot uses published data.

Key Details

School Type	Secondary (State)
Age Range	11 to 16 years
Gender	Mixed
Address	Greenhey, Orrell, Wigan, Wigan, WN5 0DQ
Headteacher	Mrs Jen Evans
Local Authority	Wigan
Number of Pupils	715
Free School Meals (FSM)	58.2%
School Capacity	715 / 1,025 (70% full)

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The inspection in plain English, admissions context, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.

Ofsted inspection in plain English
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What parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
Where Ofsted and parents disagree
Gaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
Admissions & catchment
Admission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
Nearby schools compared
Backup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
Attendance & behaviour data
Persistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

17 Oct 2023

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Overall Effectiveness

Requires improvement

Quality of Education

Requires improvement

Behaviour & Attitudes

Requires improvement

Personal Development

Requires improvement

Leadership & Management

Requires improvement

Source: Ofsted, 27 Nov 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Published SEND Data

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingPhysicalLearning DifficultySevere LearningOther

Source: Department for Education. Confirm current provision with the school's SENCO.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:40 – 15:10

Breakfast club

08:00-08:40

Source: deantrustwigan.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Dean Trust Wigan has been rated "Requires Improvement" by Ofsted. This is the overall judgement recorded under the inspection framework in use on the inspection date. Read the report for the findings and subsequent monitoring.

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Key dates for primary, secondary and nursery applications

How to use this information

Results: Published results describe a past pupil cohort. Compare the same measure and reporting year; attainment and progress measure different things. Understanding secondary results.
Inspection: Read the inspection date and full report alongside the headline judgement. Schools inspected under different frameworks cannot be compared using a headline grade alone. Understanding Ofsted inspections.
Admissions: Applications and places describe past demand, not your child’s chance of an offer. Check the entry year and current admission criteria, including any priority groups. School admissions timeline.

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Dean Trust Wigan

Wigan, WN5 0DQSecondaryAges 11–16MixedState

Ofsted Rating

Requires Improvement

Oct 2023

Progress 8

No data

First choices / offers

0.8×

First choices did not exceed offers made

110 1st-choice / 140 offers made

Ranking

#3,058

of 3,141 nationally

About Dean Trust Wigan

Dean Trust Wigan is a state-funded secondary school in Wigan, North West, for pupils aged 11 to 16 for boys and girls. DfE data records 715 pupils on roll and a published capacity of 1,025.

Figures can refer to different reporting periods. Check the date and source shown beside each section. How Classpot uses published data.

Key Details

School Type	Secondary (State)
Age Range	11 to 16 years
Gender	Mixed
Address	Greenhey, Orrell, Wigan, Wigan, WN5 0DQ
Headteacher	Mrs Jen Evans
Local Authority	Wigan
Number of Pupils	715
Free School Meals (FSM)	58.2%
School Capacity	715 / 1,025 (70% full)

The full report on this school

The inspection in plain English, admissions context, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.

Ofsted inspection in plain English
Strengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
Parent View survey results
What parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
Where Ofsted and parents disagree
Gaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
Admissions & catchment
Admission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
Nearby schools compared
Backup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
Attendance & behaviour data
Persistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national

See an example

One-off paymentNo subscriptionStripe checkout

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

17 Oct 2023

View Report

Overall Effectiveness

Requires improvement

Quality of Education

Requires improvement

Behaviour & Attitudes

Requires improvement

Personal Development

Requires improvement

Leadership & Management

Requires improvement

Source: Ofsted, 27 Nov 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Published SEND Data

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingPhysicalLearning DifficultySevere LearningOther

Source: Department for Education. Confirm current provision with the school's SENCO.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:40 – 15:10

Breakfast club

08:00-08:40

Source: deantrustwigan.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

Was this page helpful?

Frequently Asked Questions About Dean Trust Wigan

How to use this information

Results: Published results describe a past pupil cohort. Compare the same measure and reporting year; attainment and progress measure different things. Understanding secondary results.
Inspection: Read the inspection date and full report alongside the headline judgement. Schools inspected under different frameworks cannot be compared using a headline grade alone. Understanding Ofsted inspections.
Admissions: Applications and places describe past demand, not your child’s chance of an offer. Check the entry year and current admission criteria, including any priority groups. School admissions timeline.

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About Dean Trust Wigan

Key Details

The full report on this school

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

Published SEND Data

School day

Frequently Asked Questions About Dean Trust Wigan

Helpful Guides for Parents

Ofsted Ratings Explained

Understanding Progress 8

SEN & EHCP: A Parent's Guide

School Admissions Timeline

How to use this information

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Dean Trust Wigan

About Dean Trust Wigan

Key Details

The full report on this school

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

Published SEND Data

School day

Frequently Asked Questions About Dean Trust Wigan

Helpful Guides for Parents

Ofsted Ratings Explained

Understanding Progress 8

SEN & EHCP: A Parent's Guide

School Admissions Timeline

How to use this information