The Deanery Church of England High School and Sixth Form College
URN: 106534 • Wigan WN1 1HQ
Overview
- Name
- The Deanery Church of England High School and Sixth Form College
- URN
- 106534
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Church of England
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 64.7 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Martin Wood (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01942768801
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Frog Lane, Wigan WN1 1HQ
Summary
The Deanery Church of England High School and Sixth Form College is a mixed voluntary aided secondary school located in the heart of Wigan. Catering to students aged 11 to 18, the school operates under the Diocese of Liverpool and is committed to providing an education that fosters personal growth and well-being. The school's ethos emphasizes values such as Faith, Hope, Love, Wisdom, Courage, and Inclusivity, creating a nurturing environment where every individual is valued.
With a current enrollment of 1,372 pupils, The Deanery offers a broad curriculum across Key Stages 3, 4, and 5, ensuring continuity and strong relationships between staff and students. The school has been recognized for its excellent support for mental health and well-being, contributing to a calm and respectful atmosphere conducive to learning. Recent inspections have rated the school as "Good" by Ofsted and "Excellent" in all areas by SIAMS, reflecting its commitment to high educational standards.
The Deanery also provides various extracurricular opportunities, including the Duke of Edinburgh Award and a range of A-Level and vocational courses in the sixth form. The school aims to prepare students not only academically but also for their future roles in society, fostering a sense of community and responsibility among its pupils.
With a current enrollment of 1,372 pupils, The Deanery offers a broad curriculum across Key Stages 3, 4, and 5, ensuring continuity and strong relationships between staff and students. The school has been recognized for its excellent support for mental health and well-being, contributing to a calm and respectful atmosphere conducive to learning. Recent inspections have rated the school as "Good" by Ofsted and "Excellent" in all areas by SIAMS, reflecting its commitment to high educational standards.
The Deanery also provides various extracurricular opportunities, including the Duke of Edinburgh Award and a range of A-Level and vocational courses in the sixth form. The school aims to prepare students not only academically but also for their future roles in society, fostering a sense of community and responsibility among its pupils.
Useful links
- Governors (governance)
- SEND Report (sen)
- SEND (sen)
- Events (calendar)
- CEIAG Events & Activities (calendar)
- Events (calendar)
- Prospectus (download)
- Admissions (other)
- CEIAG Documents and Policies (other)
- Policies (other)
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Key details
- LA
- Wigan
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 1389
- Pupils
- 1372
- Boys
- 711
- Girls
- 661
- FSM %
- 29.50
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-05-19
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Lancashire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1372 | 711 | 661 | 1389 | 29.50 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1401 | 712 | 689 | 1389 | 27.30 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1422 | 685 | 737 | 1389 | 23.70 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1422 | 685 | 737 | 1389 | 23.70 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1448 | 707 | 741 | 1389 | 21.60 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1425 | 661 | 764 | 1389 | 18.60 |
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