Dean Trust Rose Bridge
URN: 146797 • Wigan WN1 3HD
Overview
- Name
- Dean Trust Rose Bridge
- URN
- 146797
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Trust
- THE DEAN TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Requires improvement
- Ranking score
- 40.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Lucy Cropper (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01942510712
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Holt Street, Wigan WN1 3HD
Summary
Dean Trust Rose Bridge is a mixed secondary academy located in Wigan, serving 699 pupils with a capacity of 750. The school operates under the ethos of high aspiration and traditional educational values, aiming to provide a supportive and progressive learning environment. The leadership emphasizes the importance of developing confident, successful, and responsible adults who can actively contribute to society, regardless of their background.
The curriculum at Dean Trust Rose Bridge is designed to empower students to reach their full potential, offering a range of academic and vocational routes, including pathways to university, training, and apprenticeships. In addition to core subjects, the school provides various extra-curricular and enrichment opportunities to enhance student development.
The school day runs from 8:00 am to 3:10 pm, with structured time for personal development and registration. The community-focused approach ensures that the school is a place where both students and families can feel proud and engaged. For more information, parents can visit the school's website at [Dean Trust Rose Bridge](https://www.deantrustrosebridge.co.uk/).
The curriculum at Dean Trust Rose Bridge is designed to empower students to reach their full potential, offering a range of academic and vocational routes, including pathways to university, training, and apprenticeships. In addition to core subjects, the school provides various extra-curricular and enrichment opportunities to enhance student development.
The school day runs from 8:00 am to 3:10 pm, with structured time for personal development and registration. The community-focused approach ensures that the school is a place where both students and families can feel proud and engaged. For more information, parents can visit the school's website at [Dean Trust Rose Bridge](https://www.deantrustrosebridge.co.uk/).
Useful links
- Governance (governance)
- Trustee’ Information & Duties (governance)
- Executive Pay (governance)
- SEND (sen)
- Events (calendar)
- All Events (calendar)
- View Prospectus (download)
- Newsletter – 12th September 2025 (download)
- Newsletter – 19th September (download)
- Newsletter – 26th September (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
- THE DEAN TRUST
- Capacity
- 750
- Pupils
- 699
- Boys
- 358
- Girls
- 341
- FSM %
- 58.20
- Open date
- 2019-02-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-03-08
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Greater Manchester
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 699 | 358 | 341 | 750 | 58.20 |
| 2024-09-11 | 715 | 375 | 340 | 750 | 54.00 |
| 2023-09-11 | 672 | 349 | 323 | 750 | 43.60 |
| 2022-09-11 | 672 | 349 | 323 | 750 | 43.60 |
| 2021-09-11 | 688 | 355 | 333 | 750 | 38.50 |
| 2020-09-11 | 670 | 338 | 332 | 750 | 33.90 |
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