Fred Longworth High School
Manchester, M29 8JN · Wigan · secondary school
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6th 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 — 5.4/10 against 888 of them, against 4.9/10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.84 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 50.2 · 63 | 30% | 1.88 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.29 · 28 | 25% | 0.70 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 47.9 · 60 | 10% | 0.60 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Fred Longworth High School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 44.6% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 45.9, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was -0.29 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did worse than those nationally who started from the same place. Its position is much the same whether compared with all schools or only those whose pupils have similar backgrounds (4.3 out of 10 against similar schools, 4.2 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in 2022.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the French Film Club, Memrise, Spanish Club, Homework Club, and STEM Club. Sports include football, table tennis, rugby, and badminton, alongside dance. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,283 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,275. 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
What specific support is provided for pupils with a negative Progress 8 score? How accessible are the after-school clubs for students with late finishes?
What Ofsted said about Fred Longworth High School
Overview
Fred Longworth High School continues to be a good school, described as a "supportive and welcoming community" where leaders and staff hold "high aspirations for all pupils." Pupils enjoy learning, achieve well, and are "well prepared for the next stage of their education, training or employment."
Strengths
- The school offers a "broad and enriched curriculum" with subject leaders who have "thought carefully about what pupils need to learn."
- Reading is "promoted well throughout the school," with trained staff supporting those who find it difficult to develop "confidence and fluency."
- Leaders identify the needs of pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) "quickly," ensuring they are "included in all school activities."
- There is a "calm and orderly atmosphere" in lessons, with staff dealing with rare incidents of poor behaviour "quickly and effectively."
- Pupils benefit from a "wealth of extra-curricular activities" and receive "high-quality, impartial careers advice and guidance."
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, teachers do not choose the "most appropriate activities to deliver the knowledge," meaning some pupils "are not achieving as well as they could." Leaders should ensure teachers receive training to deliver curriculums effectively so pupils "know more and remember more."
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with a "strong culture of safeguarding throughout the school" where staff are "vigilant in spotting the signs that pupils may be at risk."
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 45.5 |
| 2024/25 | 45.9 |
| 2025/26 | 47.9 |
| 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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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
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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