Best Secondary Schools in Wigan
1 Secondary School found
Key Facts
- In Wigan, 1 school, accounting for 8.3% of the total 12 secondary schools, provides education to 861 pupils.
- The pupil-teacher ratio in Wigan's secondary schools is 16.40, which is lower than the national average of 18.10, indicating a more personalised learning environment.
- A total of 23.9% of pupils in Wigan's secondary schools are eligible for free school meals, which is similar to the national average of 23.8%, while 6.4% have English as an additional language.
- Wigan's secondary schools have a persistent absence rate of 26.3%, higher than the national rate of 20.0%, and spend £7,377 per pupil, slightly below the national average of £7,460.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 1 secondary schools in Wigan, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.
Area Benchmarks
| Metric | Wigan | England |
|---|---|---|
| AttendancePersistent Absence | 26% | 20% |
| ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio | 16.4:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Spending per Pupil | £7,377 | £7,460 |
About This Data
- •School information is sourced from Get Information About Schools (GIAS), the official UK government register maintained by the Department for Education.
- •Inspection ratings are from Ofsted (state schools) and ISI (independent schools).
- •Performance data includes Key Stage 2, GCSE, and A-Level results from the Department for Education.