St Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic High School, Ashton-in-Makerfield
URN: 106540 • Wigan WN4 9PF
Overview
- Name
- St Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic High School, Ashton-in-Makerfield
- URN
- 106540
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Roman Catholic
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 68.3 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Mark Dumican (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01942728651
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Rookery Avenue, Wigan WN4 9PF
Summary
St Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic High School, located in Ashton-in-Makerfield, Wigan, is a voluntary aided secondary school with a mixed-gender population of 1,202 pupils, slightly below its capacity of 1,254. The school is committed to providing an education rooted in Catholic values, fostering an environment where respect, compassion, and kindness are paramount. The ethos of the school emphasizes the importance of both academic achievement and personal development, encouraging students to become responsible and empathetic members of society.
The curriculum at St Edmund Arrowsmith is designed to inspire a joy of learning while preparing students for their future. The school places significant emphasis on the holistic development of each pupil, promoting strong relationships and resilience. Extracurricular activities and community involvement are integral to the school experience, with recent initiatives including charity walks and sports achievements that highlight student engagement beyond academics.
St Edmund Arrowsmith aims to create a supportive and inclusive community where every pupil feels valued. The school's mission is to inspire students to make a positive impact in the world, reflecting their commitment to Gospel values in everyday interactions. For more information, parents can visit the school's website or contact the administration directly.
The curriculum at St Edmund Arrowsmith is designed to inspire a joy of learning while preparing students for their future. The school places significant emphasis on the holistic development of each pupil, promoting strong relationships and resilience. Extracurricular activities and community involvement are integral to the school experience, with recent initiatives including charity walks and sports achievements that highlight student engagement beyond academics.
St Edmund Arrowsmith aims to create a supportive and inclusive community where every pupil feels valued. The school's mission is to inspire students to make a positive impact in the world, reflecting their commitment to Gospel values in everyday interactions. For more information, parents can visit the school's website or contact the administration directly.
Useful links
- Governors (governance)
- Senior Prefect Blog (sen)
- Senior Prefect Team (sen)
- School Calendar (calendar)
- Personal Development Curriculum Events (calendar)
- Assessment (calendar)
- Introduction (calendar)
- What will I study KS3? (calendar)
- What will I study KS4? (calendar)
- Where does it lead? (calendar)
Nearby alternatives
Key details
- LA
- Wigan
- Age range
- 11 - 16
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 1254
- Pupils
- 1202
- Boys
- 606
- Girls
- 596
- FSM %
- 13.20
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2021-11-17
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Lancashire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1202 | 606 | 596 | 1254 | 13.20 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1211 | 629 | 582 | 1254 | 11.60 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1215 | 630 | 585 | 1254 | 9.20 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1215 | 630 | 585 | 1254 | 9.20 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1207 | 610 | 597 | 1254 | 8.70 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1212 | 601 | 611 | 1254 | 6.80 |
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