The Deanery Church of England High School and Sixth Form College

Voluntary aided school in Wigan, Wigan.

School details

PhaseSecondary
TypeVoluntary aided school
Age range11 to 18
GenderMixed
Religious characterChurch of England
Admissions policyNon-selective
Sixth formHas a sixth form
Pupils on roll1365 (school census 15-01-2026)
Capacity1389
Free school meals32.10%
Local authorityWigan
AddressFrog Lane, Wigan, Lancashire, WN1 1HQ
MapView on Google Maps
Websitewww.deanery.wigan.sch.uk
Telephone01942768801
URN106534

Ofsted inspection

Latest full inspection: report card inspection under Ofsted's renewed framework (in use since November 2025), started 9 June 2026, published 14 July 2026. Report cards grade each area separately; there is no single overall grade.

Safeguarding standardsMet
InclusionExpected standard
Curriculum and teachingExpected standard
AchievementExpected standard
Attendance and behaviourExpected standard
Personal development and wellbeingStrong standard
Post-16 provisionExpected standard
Leadership and governanceExpected standard

Latest ungraded inspection: 19 May 2022, outcome: School remains Good.

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Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. School data: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools (downloaded 11 October 2026). Inspection data: Ofsted, state-funded schools inspections and outcomes management information (as at 31 August 2026). Last updated 2026-10-11.