Dean Trust Wigan
| Type | Secondary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Greenhey Orrell Wigan Greater Manchester WN5 0DQ |
| Phone | 01942511987 |
| Reference Number | 144519 |
Dean Trust Wigan is on a path of improvement, transitioning from its previous inadequate inspection grade. While the school has high expectations for academic achievement and offers a well-structured curriculum, issues remain in the delivery consistency among teachers, hindering some students' progress. Despite notable improvements in factors like behaviour and student engagement, the school is still facing challenges with attendance rates, particularly among vulnerable groups like those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Furthermore, the personal development programme is yet to be fully embedded, leaving some pupils lacking awareness of essential British values.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 770 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 51.43%
Girls: 48.57% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 56% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 11.8% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 22.9 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 67 | 62 | 129 |
| 8 | 77 | 79 | 156 |
| 9 | 94 | 84 | 178 |
| 10 | 70 | 76 | 146 |
| 11 | 88 | 73 | 161 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 81.3% |
| White, Other | 4.4% |
| African | 3.9% |
| Unclassified | 2.5% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.4% |
| Asian, Other | 0.9% |
| Chinese | 0.5% |
| White & Asian | 0.5% |
| Indian | 0.4% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.1% |
| Irish | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Requires Improvement |
| > Quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Requires Improvement |
| > Personal Development | Requires Improvement |
| > Leadership & Management | Requires Improvement |
| Last Report Date | 17 Oct 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 17 Oct 2023 | School inspection: |
| 06 Jul 2021 | Monitoring visit |
| 02 Mar 2021 | Monitoring visit |
| 12 Feb 2020 | School inspection: |
Strengths
- The school has high expectations for pupils’ academic achievement.
- Pupils feel happy and safe at school.
- There is a well-designed and ambitious curriculum across subjects.
- Pupils with SEND are effectively identified and supported.
- The school encourages personal development and student involvement in decision-making.
- Staff morale is generally high, and the school is considerate of their well-being.
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent delivery of the curriculum by teachers.
- Underdeveloped assessment systems across some subjects.
- Reading curriculum lacks depth, affecting pupils' reading habits.
- Attendance issues persist, hindering some pupils' progress.
- Variable delivery of the personal development programme.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 33.1 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 22.6% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 31.4% |
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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| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 35 | 21 |
| Third Preference | 41 | 6 |
| From another Local Authority | 3 | 2 |
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| Name | Distance |
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Orrell Lamberhead Green Academy
Kershaw Street, Orrell, Wigan, Lancashire, WN5 0AW |
0.11 miles |
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St John's CofE Primary School
Church Street, Pemberton, Wigan, Lancashire, WN5 0DT |
0.28 miles |
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Westfield Community School
Montrose Avenue, Pemberton, Wigan, Lancashire, WN5 9XN |
0.67 miles |
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St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School Wigan
Thorburn Road, Norley Hall, Wigan, Lancashire, WN5 9LW |
0.68 miles |
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Marsh Green Primary School
Kitt Green Road, Marsh Green, Wigan, Lancashire, WN5 0EF |
0.9 miles |
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Moor Road, Orrell, Wigan, Lancashire, WN5 8SJ |
0.96 miles |
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1.01 miles |
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St James' Catholic Primary School Orrell
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1.33 miles |
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St Mark's CofE Primary School
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1.34 miles |
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Orrell Newfold Community Primary School
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1.4 miles |
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1.5 miles |
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1.55 miles |
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1.63 miles |
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St James' Church of England Primary School
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1.65 miles |
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St Paul's Church of England Primary School
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1.7 miles |
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St Teresa's Catholic Primary School
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1.71 miles |
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1.71 miles |
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1.87 miles |
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St Peter's Catholic High School
Howards Lane, Orrell, Wigan, Lancashire, WN5 8NU |
0.48 miles |
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St John Rigby RC Sixth Form College
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0.99 miles |
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1.06 miles |
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Winstanley College
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1.31 miles |
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1.56 miles |
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1.9 miles |
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Hope School
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2.15 miles |
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2.25 miles |
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2.49 miles |
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Hope High School
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