Wigan secondary schools league table 2025
Secondary and all-through schools teaching Key Stages 3 and 4. Ranked by the Success Index (England) from official English data; 13 schools in Wigan, North West. Rank positions shown on each profile are within England and North West.
- 178St Peter's Catholic High SchoolWigan · Local authority Secondary51.1 Attainment 8 · 1,026 students
- 272St Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic High School, Ashton-in-MakerfieldWigan · Local authority Secondary49.1 Attainment 8 · 1,204 students
- 368Standish Community High SchoolWigan · Academy Secondary49.7 Attainment 8 · 1,276 students
- 465Shevington High SchoolWigan · Local authority Secondary49.0 Attainment 8 · 878 students
- 565Up Holland High SchoolWigan · Academy Secondary48.8 Attainment 8 · 874 students
- 647Cansfield High SchoolWigan · Local authority Secondary44.4 Attainment 8 · 974 students
- 743The Deanery Church of England High School and Sixth Form CollegeWigan · Local authority Secondary45.7 Attainment 8 · 1,365 students
- 837Hawkley Hall High SchoolWigan · Academy Secondary40.4 Attainment 8 · 1,170 students
- 936The Byrchall High SchoolWigan · Academy Secondary41.3 Attainment 8 · 1,138 students
- 1034St John Fisher Catholic High SchoolWigan · Local authority Secondary41.3 Attainment 8 · 998 students
- 1129Outwood Academy HindleyWigan · Academy Secondary40.0 Attainment 8 · 908 students
- 1220Dean Trust Rose BridgeWigan · Academy Secondary39.7 Attainment 8 · 692 students
- 1311Dean Trust WiganWigan · Academy Secondary33.1 Attainment 8 · 715 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (England) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | St Peter's Catholic High School Wigan · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Local authority | 77.8 Top 25% | 51.1 Attainment 8 | 1,026 |
| 2 | St Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic High School, Ashton-in-Makerfield Wigan · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Local authority | 71.7 Top 25% | 49.1 Attainment 8 | 1,204 |
| 3 | Standish Community High School Wigan · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 67.8 Top 50% | 49.7 Attainment 8 | 1,276 |
| 4 | Shevington High School Wigan · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Local authority | 65.2 Top 50% | 49.0 Attainment 8 | 878 |
| 5 | Up Holland High School Wigan · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 64.8 Top 50% | 48.8 Attainment 8 | 874 |
| 6 | Cansfield High School Wigan · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Local authority | 46.9 Lower 50% | 44.4 Attainment 8 | 974 |
| 7 | The Deanery Church of England High School and Sixth Form College Wigan · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Local authority | 43.0 Lower 50% | 45.7 Attainment 8 | 1,365 |
| 8 | Hawkley Hall High School Wigan · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 37.3 Lower 50% | 40.4 Attainment 8 | 1,170 |
| 9 | The Byrchall High School Wigan · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 36.2 Lower 50% | 41.3 Attainment 8 | 1,138 |
| 10 | St John Fisher Catholic High School Wigan · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Local authority | 34.1 Lower 50% | 41.3 Attainment 8 | 998 |
| 11 | Outwood Academy Hindley Wigan · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 28.5 Lower 50% | 40.0 Attainment 8 | 908 |
| 12 | Dean Trust Rose Bridge Wigan · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 20.4 Lower 50% | 39.7 Attainment 8 | 692 |
| 13 | Dean Trust Wigan Wigan · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 11.3 Lower 50% | 33.1 Attainment 8 | 715 |
St Peter's Catholic High School in Wigan leads the 2025 list of secondary schools in Wigan with a Success Index (England) of 77.8. Of the 13 schools shown, 7 are academy, 6 are local authority.
For the full picture see the wider North West secondary schools league table, every school on the Wigan page, or the comparison tool to put a shortlist side by side.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best secondary school in Wigan?
St Peter's Catholic High School in Wigan, North West ranks first among secondary schools in Wigan with a Success Index (England) of 77.8 out of 100 (Pupils on roll: 1,026).
How are secondary schools in Wigan ranked?
Each school's Success Index (England) combines 9 factors: ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%), ks2: higher standard (20%), ks2: reading progress (10%), ks2: maths progress (10%), progress 8 (20%), attainment 8 (30%), grade 5+ in english & maths (15%), a level points per entry (10%), community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%). Each factor is a percentile against schools of the same type across England. Schools with fewer than 60 students are excluded from rankings.
Are these 2025 rankings official?
No. They are computed by Success Tutoring from official English data (DfE – Get Information About Schools; DfE – Compare school and college performance). Independent schools rarely appear in the performance tables, so most receive no attainment components and no score.