Winstanley College

A outstanding further education school in Wigan. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Winstanley College.

Wigan, WN57XF Ofsted: Outstanding Age 16-19 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

60

/ 100

Sixth Form Only weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Sixth Form Only schools

Continue in education or training
61.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 67.0%
Sustained employment
42.7
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 19.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
100.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Outstanding

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

Outstanding
Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Last inspected
28 January 2025
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour & attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Effective

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Winstanley Road
Billinge
Wigan, WN57XF
Phone
1695633244
Website
winstanley.ac.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
130522
Type
Further education
Phase
Sixth Form Only
Address
Winstanley Road, Billinge, Wigan, WN5 7XF
Website
www.winstanley.ac.uk
Age range
16-19
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
67.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
19.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
6.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
5.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
60%
Quality: Good
Sixth Form Size
933 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
6.0%

Key Performance Indicators

Education Continuation:
67.0 (+10.9 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Computer Studies/Computing (GCE A level)
★★★★★
(46 students)
Computing and IT Advanced Technician (BTEC National Diploma L3 - Band J - PP-D*D*)
★★★★ ★
(12 students)
Accounting/Finance (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(46 students)
Social Science (VRQ Level 3)
★★★★ ★
(150 students)
Art & Design (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(67 students)

Strong performance in 5 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

To achieve academic excellence in a supportive and inspiring learning community FREDIE: Fairness, Respect, Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Engagement Bronze Race and Conscious Equality Charter Mark Zero Tolerance to bullying, harassment or interference with equality and diversity rights Equality, Diversity and Inclusivity commitment

Facilities

Library Prayer Room Charlie Waller - Wellbeing Library

Curriculum Highlights

A range of engaging courses including A-levels, Vocational Level 3 courses and a new T-level in Media, Broadcast and Production More than 40 subjects to choose from Induction period for each course Weekly pastoral support from a Personal Tutor Winstanley Extra enrichment programme cross-college Study Support team EPQ offered

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