Cansfield High School
| Type | Secondary / Community school |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Old Road Ashton-in-Makerfield Wigan Lancashire WN4 9TP |
| Phone | 01942727391 |
| Reference Number | 106521 |
Cansfield High School is performing at a good level overall, with a caring environment that supports pupil development. The school's curriculum has been enhanced to be broad and ambitious, allowing students to achieve well across most subjects. Staff are well-informed and provide adequate support, especially for pupils with special educational needs. However, there are areas for improvement, particularly in how teachers design learning activities that engage all students deeply and in promoting cultural understanding among pupils.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1036 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 54.92%
Girls: 45.08% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 25.7% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 3.5% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 25.2 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 123 | 73 | 196 |
| 8 | 116 | 84 | 200 |
| 9 | 99 | 112 | 211 |
| 10 | 122 | 89 | 211 |
| 11 | 109 | 109 | 218 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 92.5% |
| White, Other | 2.2% |
| Chinese | 1.3% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.3% |
| African | 1.1% |
| Asian, Other | 0.7% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.3% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.2% |
| White & Asian | 0.2% |
| Unclassified | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| Last Report Date | 12 Jun 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 12 Jun 2024 | School inspection: |
| 23 Jan 2019 | Full inspection: |
| 23 Nov 2017 | Monitoring visit |
| 27 Sep 2016 | Full inspection: |
| 14 Feb 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 07 Oct 2009 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 05 Nov 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 05 Dec 2007 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 28 Sep 2005 | Full inspection: |
| 20 Sep 1999 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils feel proud and supported in a caring atmosphere.
- High expectations for student achievement, including those with SEND.
- Effective personal development program promoting safety and responsibilities.
- Strong support for reading development.
- Well-trained staff who understand pupils' additional needs.
Areas for Improvement
- Some learning activities do not allow pupils to cover subject content in sufficient depth.
- Limited opportunities for pupils to learn about and celebrate different cultures and faiths.
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 44.4 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 40.9% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 58.1% |
Attainment 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 155 | 14 |
| Third Preference | 105 | 5 |
| From another Local Authority | 36 | 19 |
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