Standish Community High School
URN: 143812 • Wigan WN6 0NX
Overview
- Name
- Standish Community High School
- URN
- 143812
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- MOSAIC LEARNING TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 67.8 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Lindsay Barker (since 2025) , Head Teacher
- Telephone
- 01257422265
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Kenyon Road, Wigan WN6 0NX
Summary
Standish Community High School is a mixed secondary academy located in Standish, Wigan, with a current enrolment of 1,292 students and a capacity of 1,300. The school serves students aged 11 to 16 and is dedicated to fostering both academic excellence and personal development. Its ethos, encapsulated in the motto "Be Outstanding," reflects a commitment to providing quality education and opportunities for all students to thrive.
The school offers a broad curriculum designed to meet the diverse needs of its pupils, encouraging both academic achievement and personal growth. Standish Community High School places a strong emphasis on extracurricular activities, providing students with various opportunities to engage in sports, arts, and community initiatives, thereby enhancing their overall educational experience.
With a focus on inclusivity, Standish Community High School supports students from different backgrounds, with 17% of its pupils eligible for free school meals. The school aims to create a caring and vibrant community where students can develop confidence and resilience, preparing them for future challenges. For more information, parents can visit the school’s website at https://www.standishchs.org.uk.
The school offers a broad curriculum designed to meet the diverse needs of its pupils, encouraging both academic achievement and personal growth. Standish Community High School places a strong emphasis on extracurricular activities, providing students with various opportunities to engage in sports, arts, and community initiatives, thereby enhancing their overall educational experience.
With a focus on inclusivity, Standish Community High School supports students from different backgrounds, with 17% of its pupils eligible for free school meals. The school aims to create a caring and vibrant community where students can develop confidence and resilience, preparing them for future challenges. For more information, parents can visit the school’s website at https://www.standishchs.org.uk.
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- Scheme of delegation (governance)
- Structure (governance)
- SEND (sen)
- Calendar and Holiday Dates (calendar)
- Holiday dates (calendar)
- Parents Evening (calendar)
- 3rd October 2025 VIEW NEWSLETTER (download)
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Key details
- LA
- Wigan
- Age range
- 11 - 16
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- MOSAIC LEARNING TRUST
- Capacity
- 1300
- Pupils
- 1292
- Boys
- 641
- Girls
- 651
- FSM %
- 17.00
- Open date
- 2017-12-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2021-10-14
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Lancashire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1292 | 641 | 651 | 1300 | 17.00 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1297 | 656 | 641 | 1250 | 15.70 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1285 | 647 | 638 | 1250 | 12.50 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1285 | 647 | 638 | 1250 | 12.50 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1280 | 664 | 616 | 1250 | 10.90 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1287 | 672 | 615 | 1250 | 8.00 |
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