Shevington High School
Wigan, WN6 8AB · Wigan · secondary school
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3rd 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 886 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 | 83 | 35% | 2.92 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 45.9 · 52 | 30% | 1.57 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.18 · 36 | 25% | 0.91 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 50.4 · 71 | 10% | 0.71 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Shevington High School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 51.7% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 49.0, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was -0.18 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 (6.3 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.6 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted inspected the school in May 2026 under the new report-card framework, which grades each area separately and gives no overall grade.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in the Duke of Edinburgh's Award, the Wigan Athletics Competition, theatre trips, and Manchester Actors Performances. Trips include visits to Paris, Barcelona, the Sealife Centre, the Imperial War Museum, and fieldwork in Shevington, Cleveleys, and the Lake District.
Getting in
The published school roll is 878 pupils against a stated capacity of 890. 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 improve their Progress 8 scores? What specific support is available for students aiming to raise their Attainment 8? How does the new Ofsted framework
What Ofsted said about Shevington High School
Overview
Shevington High School is described as a vibrant community where pupils feel safe and are well supported to succeed. Leaders have driven rapid improvements in behaviour and inclusion, creating an environment where staff are positive and pupils demonstrate maturity and self-motivation.
Strengths
- Inclusion is rated at a "strong standard," with "highly effective" training for staff and clear systems ensuring all pupils, including those with special educational needs, have equal access to the curriculum.
- Leadership and governance are at a "strong standard," characterised by a "highly ambitious vision" and governors who provide "rigorous oversight" alongside support for leaders’ wellbeing.
- Personal development is rated at a "strong standard," featuring an innovative 'SAIL' curriculum and "highly effective" small-group coaching sessions that help pupils develop holistically and achieve their potential.
- Staff enjoy working at the school, valuing the "highly individualised professional learning" and the supportive culture that reduces workload and improves wellbeing.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should continue to refine strategies to improve attendance for all pupils, particularly those with additional barriers.
- Leaders should strengthen teaching across all subjects to reduce variability in quality, as some teaching is "not as secure" in certain areas.
- Leaders should develop systems to better measure the impact of actions on pupil achievement in national examinations.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with an "open culture" where concerns are actively identified and managed, ensuring pupils are made safer and feel safe.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 46.4 |
| 2024/25 | 49.0 |
| 2025/26 | 50.4 |
| 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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