How do I apply for a place at The Deanery Church of England High School and Sixth Form College?

Applications for Year 7 places at The Deanery Church of England High School and Sixth Form College starting in September 2027 close on 31 October 2026. You apply through the council where you live, even for a school in another area, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 1 March 2027 (or the next working day).

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The Deanery Church of England High School and Sixth Form College

Q: Is The Deanery Church of England High School and Sixth Form College a good school?

Ofsted inspected the school on 9 June 2026 under its report-card framework and graded six areas at Expected standard and one at Strong standard. Safeguarding was judged Met. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded D, 12th of 19 secondary schools in Wigan. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

Q: What are The Deanery Church of England High School and Sixth Form College's GCSE results?

In the 2026 GCSEs, pupils at The Deanery Church of England High School and Sixth Form College averaged an Attainment 8 score of 45.2 (England: 46.2). 44.8% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths.

Frog Lane, Wigan, WN1 1HQ

Local ranking12th of 19 secondary schools in Wigan

Ofsted: ExpectedUpdated

Secondary

Phase

1389

Capacity

11-18

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2026 GCSEs · 2025 A-levels · Ofsted inspection 9 June 2026. Figures last updated 15 October 2026.

Ofsted Report Card

Inspected 9 June 2026 under Ofsted's renewed framework

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Safeguarding standards Met

Achievement: Expected standard
Curriculum & teaching: Expected standard
Attendance & behaviour: Expected standard
Personal development & wellbeing: Strong standard
Leadership & governance: Expected standard
Inclusion: Expected standard
Post-16 provision: Expected standard

Scale: Exceptional · Strong · Expected · Needs attention · Urgent improvement

Year:

GCSE Results

2025-26

Average Attainment 8: 45.2 nat46.2
Grade 5+ Eng & Maths: 44.8% nat46.3%
Grade 4+ Eng & Maths: 66.1% nat64.8%
Cohort Size: 239

Destinations

After GCSE 2024-25

Sustained education/employment: 95.0%
Continued in education: 88.0%
Apprenticeships: 3.0%
Employment: 4.0%
Not sustained: 4.0%

After A-Levels 2024-25

Sustained education/employment: 81.0%
Higher education: 31.0%
Apprenticeships: 15.0%
Employment: 31.0%
Not sustained: 16.0%

A-Level Results

2024-25

*Data not available for 2025-26 — showing latest available results

C-

Avg A-Level Grade

27.2

Avg Points/Entry

nat 35.0

32.4

Best 3 A-Levels

nat 35.8

A-Level Students

AAB+ with Facilitating: 13.3% nat17.5%
Applied General Avg Points: 31.1
16-18 Cohort: 126

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 1372
Boys: 698 (51%)
Girls: 667 (49%)
Capacity: 1389 (98% full)
SEND: 14.7%
FSM Eligible: 30.6%
EAL: 9.6%
SEN with EHC Plan: 2.5%
SEN Support: 12.2%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 14.9:1
Teachers (FTE): 91.8
Budget per Pupil: £7,815/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

*Data not available for 2025-26 — showing latest available results

Overall Absence Rate: 8.8% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 24.4% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Voluntary aided school
Phase: Secondary
Religious Character: Church of England
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Non-selective

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 83.3%
Black African: 3.5%
White Other: 2.3%
Mixed White & Asian: 1.7%
Asian Other: 1.5%
Mixed White & Black African: 1.3%
Mixed Other: 1.3%
Other: 1.3%

83.3%

White British

3.5%

Black African

2.3%

White Other

Historical Trends

GCSE Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Contact & Location

01942768801

enquiries@admin.deanery.wigan.sch.uk

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Frog Lane

Wigan, North West

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Administrative

URN: 106534
UKPRN: 10001895
Establishment No.: 4608

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