Golborne High School
Warrington, WA3 3EL · Wigan · secondary school
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2nd 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 — 5.7/10 against 888 of them, against 5.1/10 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 | 94 | 35% | 3.29 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 47.6 · 57 | 30% | 1.71 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.05 · 46 | 25% | 1.16 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 45.1 · 45 | 10% | 0.45 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Golborne High School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 45.7% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 50.1, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was -0.05 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did slightly 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 (6.1 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.4 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Outstanding in March 2023.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the School Council and St John Ambulance, participate in angling, and perform in Grease the Musical.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,144 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,075. 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 support is available for pupils whose Progress 8 score is below 0? How does the School Council involve students in decision-making?
What Ofsted said about Golborne High School
Overview
The report describes a school where pupils “aspire to achieve highly” and live out the ‘Golborne Way’ through respectful and diligent behaviour. Leaders have established “highly ambitious” curricula and effective systems that ensure all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, are “extremely well prepared” for their future. The inspection found the school to be a place where pupils feel “happy and safe” and are supported to become “confident, resilient and independent learners.”
Strengths
- Subject curriculums are “carefully thought out and designed well,” allowing pupils to build securely on prior learning.
- Teachers are “experts in their subject fields” who use assessment strategies effectively to identify and address misconceptions.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities receive appropriate support and “learn the same curriculum as their peers.”
- Leaders place a “strong focus” on reading fluency, ensuring struggling pupils can “catch up... quickly.”
- A “well-structured careers programme” helps pupils understand post-school options and motivates them to succeed.
Areas to improve
The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are “effective,” with staff receiving regular training and working with external partners to “secure the right support for vulnerable pupils and their families.”
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 48.2 |
| 2024/25 | 50.1 |
| 2025/26 | 45.1 |
| 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
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
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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