Shevington High School
URN: 106529 • Wigan WN6 8AB
Overview
- Name
- Shevington High School
- URN
- 106529
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 55.8 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- John Bennett (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01257400990
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Shevington Lane, Wigan WN6 8AB
Summary
Shevington High School is a mixed community secondary school located in Wigan, accommodating 878 students with a capacity of 890. The school fosters a vibrant and inclusive learning environment, prioritising respect, aspiration, inclusion, and kindness as core values. It aims to provide every student with a personalised educational journey that supports both academic and personal growth.
The curriculum at Shevington High School covers a comprehensive range of National Curriculum subjects, including arts, sciences, and modern foreign languages, ensuring a broad and balanced education. The school also offers various extra-curricular activities and outstanding pastoral care, helping to nurture students' interests and talents outside of the classroom.
The school community is characterised by strong relationships between staff and students, with a focus on creating a supportive atmosphere. Shevington High School encourages parental involvement, recognising the importance of collaboration in supporting students' success. Overall, the school aims to equip students with the skills and confidence needed for their future endeavours.
The curriculum at Shevington High School covers a comprehensive range of National Curriculum subjects, including arts, sciences, and modern foreign languages, ensuring a broad and balanced education. The school also offers various extra-curricular activities and outstanding pastoral care, helping to nurture students' interests and talents outside of the classroom.
The school community is characterised by strong relationships between staff and students, with a focus on creating a supportive atmosphere. Shevington High School encourages parental involvement, recognising the importance of collaboration in supporting students' success. Overall, the school aims to equip students with the skills and confidence needed for their future endeavours.
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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
- 890
- Pupils
- 878
- Boys
- 422
- Girls
- 456
- FSM %
- 23.60
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-03-16
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Lancashire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 878 | 422 | 456 | 890 | 23.60 |
| 2024-09-11 | 886 | 426 | 460 | 890 | 19.40 |
| 2023-09-11 | 844 | 423 | 421 | 890 | 18.10 |
| 2022-09-11 | 844 | 423 | 421 | 890 | 18.10 |
| 2021-09-11 | 792 | 393 | 399 | 890 | 13.50 |
| 2020-09-11 | 731 | 366 | 365 | 890 | 12.00 |
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