Standish Community High School

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Wigan, WN60NX Ofsted: Good Age 11-16 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

62

/ 100

Secondary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary schools

Progress 8 score
52.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: -0.07
English & Maths grade 4+ %
64.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 79.4%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

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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
19 November 2014
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
9

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Kenyon Road
Standish
Wigan, WN60NX
Phone
1257422265
Website
standishchs.org.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
143812
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary
Address
Kenyon Road, Standish, Wigan, WN6 0NX
Website
https://www.standishchs.org.uk
Age range
11-16
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
MOSAIC LEARNING TRUST
Capacity
1300 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
1,297
Free School Meals
16.1% (209 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
1.6% (21 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
92.8%
Good
Persistent Absence
17.0%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores
Attainment 8:
52.4
Ebacc Attainment 8:
15.0
English Attainment 8:
11.6
Maths Attainment 8:
9.8
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
16.0
EBacc Subject Performance
Ebacc Attainment 8:
15.0
Ebacc English:
99.2%
Ebacc Entry:
14.8%
Ebacc Humanities:
78.2%
Ebacc Languages:
24.1%
Ebacc Maths:
99.2%
Ebacc Sciences:
99.2%
Progress Measures
Progress 8:
-0.07
Progress 8 Range:
-0.24 to 0.10

Key Performance Indicators

English & Maths Grade 5+:
79.4 (+27.4 vs average)
Attainment 8:
52.4 (+12.9 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
36 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
216
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,297 pupils
11-16

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Be Outstanding"

Successful Learners Confident Individuals Responsible Citizens

Head Teacher's Message

Standish Community High School describes itself as a thriving 11–16 school on an extensive, well‑resourced campus. It emphasizes high academic achievement and personal development, guided by the Standish Way and its motto Be Outstanding, with leadership by Headteacher L. Barker.

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