Dean Trust Rose Bridge
Wigan, WN1 3HD · Wigan · secondary school
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18th of 19 secondary schools in Wigan we can score. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 3.5/10 against 159 of them, against 1.7/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 34.1 · 23 | 46% | 1.05 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.6 · 12 | 38% | 0.45 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 38.9 · 15 | 15% | 0.23 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Dean Trust Rose Bridge overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 29.2% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 39.7, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was -0.6 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did worse than those nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (3.3 out of 10 against similar schools, 1.5 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 692 pupils against a stated capacity of 750. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils to close the gap between their current attainment and the national median? What specific strategies are used to improve Progress 8 scores for students from similar backgrounds?
What Ofsted said about Dean Trust Rose Bridge
Overview
The report describes the school as a "welcoming, safe and caring environment" where staff forge "strong, trusting relationships" with pupils. While behaviour and personal development are rated Good, the quality of education Requires improvement because curriculums are not yet delivered effectively enough to help pupils achieve as highly as they should.
Strengths
- Pupils benefit from a "calm and orderly" atmosphere where staff deal "quickly and effectively" with poor behaviour.
- There is a "sharp focus" on reading, with trained staff helping pupils catch up and read with "increased fluency and confidence".
- Pupils enjoy a "wide and interesting range of experiences" beyond the academic curriculum, such as charity work and international travel, which "enrich pupils’ understanding of the wider world".
- Attendance has improved, and the school fosters a community that is "tolerant, respectful and supportive".
- A "comprehensive and effective programme of careers information" ensures pupils are well prepared for their next steps.
Areas to improve
- The school must complete its curriculum thinking at pace so pupils can build knowledge logically and achieve well across all subjects.
- All staff must use information about pupils’ additional needs to adapt curriculum delivery effectively for pupils with SEND.
- Teachers must make consistent use of assessment strategies to identify and address gaps in pupils’ knowledge securely.
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective."
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 37.4 |
| 2024/25 | 39.7 |
| 2025/26 | 38.9 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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