Best Secondary Schools in Wigan 2026

Ranked by Ofsted rating, exam results, attendance, and class sizes. 18 schools across Wigan. Updated with 2025–26 data.

Total schools

Outstanding

Outstanding rate

66%

Avg KS2 SATs

Avg GCSE A8

Rank	School	Ofsted	SNM Score
🥇	St Peter's Catholic High School Secondary	Good	62	View school
🥈	St Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic High School, Ashton-in-Makerfield Secondary	Good	61	View school
🥉	Standish Community High School Secondary	Good	59	View school
4.	Golborne High School Secondary	Good	57	View school
5.	Shevington High School Secondary	Good	54	View school
6.	St Mary's Catholic High School Secondary	Good	53	View school
7.	Fred Longworth High School Secondary	Good	52	View school
8.	Cansfield High School Secondary	Good	51	View school
9.	Bedford High School Secondary	Good	50	View school
10.	St John Fisher Catholic High School Secondary	Good	50	View school
11.	Hawkley Hall High School Secondary	Good	49	View school
12.	The Deanery Church of England High School and Sixth Form College Secondary	Good	49	View school
13.	Lowton Church of England High School Secondary	Requires Improvement	43	View school
14.	The Byrchall High School Secondary	Requires Improvement	36	View school
15.	Dean Trust Rose Bridge Secondary	Inadequate	30	View school
16.	Outwood Academy Hindley Secondary	Inadequate	29	View school
17.	The Westleigh School Secondary	Inadequate	23	View school
18.	Dean Trust Wigan Secondary	Inadequate	22	View school

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Frequently asked questions

How many secondary schools are there in Wigan?

There are 18 secondary schools in Wigan, of which 0 (0%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted.

What are the best schools in Wigan?

Based on our composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance and class sizes, the top school in Wigan is St Peter's Catholic High School. See the full ranked list above.

How do I apply for a school place in Wigan?

Primary and secondary school applications in Wigan are managed by the Local Authority. Applications for secondary places typically open in September for the following academic year. Visit the Wigan council website for application forms and deadlines.

What is the average Ofsted rating in Wigan?

0% of secondary schools in Wigan are rated Outstanding and 67% are rated Good. 85.4% are rated Good or Outstanding.

Data sourced from Ofsted, Department for Education, and ISI. School rankings reflect the Schools Near Me composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance, and pupil-teacher ratios. Last updated April 2026.