Secondary Schools by Attainment 8 in Wigan (2025)
Secondary schools ranked by Attainment 8, the average GCSE points per pupil across eight subjects. Listed with official 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 SecondaryAttainment 8: 51.1
- 268Standish Community High SchoolWigan · Academy SecondaryAttainment 8: 49.7
- 372St Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic High School, Ashton-in-MakerfieldWigan · Local authority SecondaryAttainment 8: 49.1
- 465Shevington High SchoolWigan · Local authority SecondaryAttainment 8: 49.0
- 565Up Holland High SchoolWigan · Academy SecondaryAttainment 8: 48.8
- 643The Deanery Church of England High School and Sixth Form CollegeWigan · Local authority SecondaryAttainment 8: 45.7
- 747Cansfield High SchoolWigan · Local authority SecondaryAttainment 8: 44.4
- 836The Byrchall High SchoolWigan · Academy SecondaryAttainment 8: 41.3
- 934St John Fisher Catholic High SchoolWigan · Local authority SecondaryAttainment 8: 41.3
- 1037Hawkley Hall High SchoolWigan · Academy SecondaryAttainment 8: 40.4
- 1129Outwood Academy HindleyWigan · Academy SecondaryAttainment 8: 40.0
- 1220Dean Trust Rose BridgeWigan · Academy SecondaryAttainment 8: 39.7
- 1311Dean Trust WiganWigan · Academy SecondaryAttainment 8: 33.1
| # | School | Sector | Attainment 8 | Success Index (England) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | St Peter's Catholic High School Wigan · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Local authority | 51.1 | 77.8 Top 25% | 51.1 Attainment 8 | 1,026 |
| 2 | Standish Community High School Wigan · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 49.7 | 67.8 Top 50% | 49.7 Attainment 8 | 1,276 |
| 3 | St Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic High School, Ashton-in-Makerfield Wigan · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Local authority | 49.1 | 71.7 Top 25% | 49.1 Attainment 8 | 1,204 |
| 4 | Shevington High School Wigan · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Local authority | 49.0 | 65.2 Top 50% | 49.0 Attainment 8 | 878 |
| 5 | Up Holland High School Wigan · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 48.8 | 64.8 Top 50% | 48.8 Attainment 8 | 874 |
| 6 | The Deanery Church of England High School and Sixth Form College Wigan · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Local authority | 45.7 | 43.0 Lower 50% | 45.7 Attainment 8 | 1,365 |
| 7 | Cansfield High School Wigan · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Local authority | 44.4 | 46.9 Lower 50% | 44.4 Attainment 8 | 974 |
| 8 | The Byrchall High School Wigan · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 41.3 | 36.2 Lower 50% | 41.3 Attainment 8 | 1,138 |
| 9 | St John Fisher Catholic High School Wigan · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Local authority | 41.3 | 34.1 Lower 50% | 41.3 Attainment 8 | 998 |
| 10 | Hawkley Hall High School Wigan · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 40.4 | 37.3 Lower 50% | 40.4 Attainment 8 | 1,170 |
| 11 | Outwood Academy Hindley Wigan · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 40.0 | 28.5 Lower 50% | 40.0 Attainment 8 | 908 |
| 12 | Dean Trust Rose Bridge Wigan · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 39.7 | 20.4 Lower 50% | 39.7 Attainment 8 | 692 |
| 13 | Dean Trust Wigan Wigan · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 33.1 | 11.3 Lower 50% | 33.1 Attainment 8 | 715 |
St Peter's Catholic High School in Wigan leads the 2025 list of secondary schools by attainment 8 in Wigan with Attainment 8 51.1. Of the 13 schools shown, 7 are academy, 6 are local authority.
For the full picture see the wider North West secondary schools by attainment 8 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 gcse results school in Wigan?
St Peter's Catholic High School in Wigan, North West ranks first among secondary schools by attainment 8 in Wigan with Attainment 8 51.1 (Pupils on roll: 1,026).
How are secondary schools by attainment 8 in Wigan ranked?
Secondary schools ranked by Attainment 8, the average GCSE points per pupil across eight subjects. Figures are the most recent published by the national authority and matched to the school directory.
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.