Cansfield High School
URN: 106521 • Wigan WN4 9TP
Overview
- Name
- Cansfield High School
- URN
- 106521
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 59.0 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Nicola Daniels (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01942727391
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Old Road, Wigan WN4 9TP
Summary
Cansfield High School is a mixed community secondary school located in Wigan, with a current enrolment of 1,036 students, exceeding its capacity of 1,012. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive environment that promotes equality and diversity, guided by the principles of the Equality Act 2010. Cansfield aims to close achievement gaps among different student groups and ensure all students have opportunities to develop their cultural capital throughout their education.
The school boasts a range of modern facilities, including computer suites, science laboratories, a music studio, and a large sports complex in partnership with Ashton Leisure Centre. Ongoing refurbishments are enhancing the learning environment, ensuring that classrooms are well-equipped and conducive to high-quality teaching.
Cansfield High School prioritises student wellbeing and academic success, offering various support mechanisms for students, including those with special educational needs. The school actively engages with the local community and provides numerous extracurricular activities, fostering a sense of belonging and collaboration among students and families. For more information, visit their website at http://www.cansfield.wigan.sch.uk.
The school boasts a range of modern facilities, including computer suites, science laboratories, a music studio, and a large sports complex in partnership with Ashton Leisure Centre. Ongoing refurbishments are enhancing the learning environment, ensuring that classrooms are well-equipped and conducive to high-quality teaching.
Cansfield High School prioritises student wellbeing and academic success, offering various support mechanisms for students, including those with special educational needs. The school actively engages with the local community and provides numerous extracurricular activities, fostering a sense of belonging and collaboration among students and families. For more information, visit their website at http://www.cansfield.wigan.sch.uk.
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Key details
- LA
- Wigan
- Age range
- 11 - 16
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 1012
- Pupils
- 1036
- Boys
- 569
- Girls
- 467
- FSM %
- 25.70
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2024-06-13
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Lancashire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1036 | 569 | 467 | 1012 | 25.70 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1055 | 553 | 502 | 1012 | 23.90 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1030 | 523 | 507 | 1012 | 21.70 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1030 | 523 | 507 | 1012 | 21.70 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1010 | 500 | 510 | 1012 | 20.80 |
| 2020-09-11 | 987 | 497 | 490 | 1012 | 20.00 |
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