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The Deanery Church of England High School and Sixth Form College

Wigan, WN1 1HQSecondaryAges 11–18MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
May 2022
Progress 8
-0.31
Below average
−20+2
Competition
1.2×
Oversubscribed
301 1st-choice / 243 places
Ranking
#2,270
of 3,141 nationally

About The Deanery Church of England High School and Sixth Form College

The Deanery Church of England High School and Sixth Form College is a popular choice among Wigan families, with 301 first-preference applications for just 232 offers made in the 2025/26 admissions round. The school received 729 total applications for 243 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 3:1, which signals strong local demand. While there is no parent view survey data available to confirm satisfaction rates directly, the high number of first-choice applications suggests the school holds a solid reputation in the community. The school is a Church of England state secondary for mixed pupils aged 11 to 18, with a capacity of 1,389 and currently 1,372 pupils on roll. Headteacher Martin Wood leads a school where 29.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average, reflecting a diverse intake.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 18 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressFrog Lane, Wigan, Wigan, WN1 1HQ
HeadteacherMartin Wood
Local AuthorityWigan
Number of Pupils1,372
Free School Meals (FSM)29.5%
School Capacity1,372 / 1,389 (99% full)
Sixth FormYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

19 May 2022
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Sixth Form Provision
Good

Latest monitoring visit (19 May 2022): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 2 Nov 2016. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

9
Music RoomsScience LabsICT SuiteDining HallTennis CourtsPlaying FieldsGymnasiumChapelSixth Form Centre

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

17

Sports

FootballCricketRoundersAthleticsBasketballCross CountryNetballRowing

Clubs & Activities

Young EnterpriseBook ClubEco ClubDebateGardeningNewspaperChessScience ClubModel United Nations

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguagePhysicalLearning Difficulty

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:40 – 15:05

Source: deanery.wigan.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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The Deanery Church of England High School and Sixth Form College has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.