Dean Trust Wigan

A requires improvement academy sponsor led school in Wigan. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Dean Trust Wigan.

Wigan, WN50DQ Ofsted: Requires Improvement Age 11-16 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

37

/ 100

Secondary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary schools

Progress 8 score
29.6
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: -1.12
English & Maths grade 4+ %
39.7
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 33.1%
Ofsted inspection outcome
50.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Requires Improvement

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

Requires Improvement
Overall effectiveness
Requires Improvement
Last inspected
17 October 2023
Previous grade
Inadequate
Quality of education
Requires Improvement
Behaviour & attitudes
Requires Improvement
Personal development
Requires Improvement
Leadership & management
Requires Improvement
Safeguarding
Effective

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Greenhey
Wigan, WN50DQ
Phone
1942511987
Website
deantrustwigan.co.uk/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
144519
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Secondary
Address
Greenhey, Wigan, WN5 0DQ
Website
http://www.deantrustwigan.co.uk/
Age range
11-16
Gender
Mixed
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
THE DEAN TRUST
Capacity
1025 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
808
Free School Meals
53.8% (435 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
1.6% (13 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
88.5%
Needs improvement
Persistent Absence
33.8%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores
Attainment 8:
31.4
Ebacc Attainment 8:
10.0
English Attainment 8:
7.1
Maths Attainment 8:
6.0
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
8.3
EBacc Subject Performance
Ebacc Attainment 8:
10.0
Ebacc English:
96.0%
Ebacc Entry:
7.9%
Ebacc Humanities:
94.0%
Ebacc Languages:
55.6%
Ebacc Maths:
98.7%
Ebacc Sciences:
98.0%
Progress Measures
Progress 8:
-1.12
Progress 8 Range:
-1.35 to -0.89

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
22 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
135
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
808 pupils
11-16

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Believe Achieve Succeed

Head Teacher's Message

The Headteacher's message emphasises putting children at the heart of planning, strong staff–pupil relationships, high‑quality teaching, and ensuring pupils develop academically and socially through collaboration with families and a commitment to a broad range of experiences.

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes

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