Cansfield High School

A good community school school in Wigan. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Cansfield High School.

Wigan, WN49TP Ofsted: Good Age 11-16 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

52

/ 100

Secondary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary schools

Progress 8 score
42.1
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: -0.55
English & Maths grade 4+ %
51.6
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 54.9%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
12 June 2024
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Old Road
Ashton-in-Makerfield
Wigan, WN49TP
Phone
1942727391
Website
cansfield.wigan.sch.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
106521
Type
Community school
Phase
Secondary
Address
Old Road, Ashton-in-Makerfield, Wigan, WN4 9TP
Website
http://www.cansfield.wigan.sch.uk
Age range
11-16
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Capacity
1012 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
1,055
Free School Meals
24.6% (260 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
3.1% (33 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
92.0%
Good
Persistent Absence
24.3%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores
Attainment 8:
41.5
Ebacc Attainment 8:
12.1
English Attainment 8:
8.6
Maths Attainment 8:
7.9
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
12.8
EBacc Subject Performance
Ebacc Attainment 8:
12.1
Ebacc English:
99.0%
Ebacc Entry:
19.5%
Ebacc Humanities:
95.9%
Ebacc Languages:
49.7%
Ebacc Maths:
99.5%
Ebacc Sciences:
97.9%
Progress Measures
Progress 8:
-0.55
Progress 8 Range:
-0.75 to -0.35

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
29 pupils
Average
Pupils per Year Group
176
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,055 pupils
11-16

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Achieving Excellence Together"

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