Golborne High School
Golborne High School is a secondary located in Wigan, WA3 3EL. According to the most recent Ofsted inspection, the school has been rated Outstanding. The school admits pupils aged 11 to 16. It currently has approximately 1,149 pupils on roll.
Golborne High School is a co-educational (mixed) school. It is classified as a foundation school.
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School Information
Phase of Education: Secondary
School Type: Foundation school
Gender: Mixed
Ages Taught: 11 to 16
Boarding: No boarders
Nursery Provision: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Urban/Rural: (England/Wales) Urban major conurbation
Religious Diocese: Not applicable
Local Authority: Wigan
Enrollment & Capacity
School Capacity: 1075
Number of Pupils: 1149
Number of Boys: 591
Number of Girls: 558
Special Classes Code: 2
Percentage on Free School Meals: 21.7
Last Changed Date: 2025-06-11
Inspection Report Summary
About Ofsted inspection information
Overall inspection ratings shown here reflect data last updated in July 2025.
Support for displaying Ofsted's newer report card format will be added to this page in a future update.
Overall Effectiveness: Outstanding
Category of Concern: N/A
Quality of Education: Outstanding
Behaviour & Attitudes: Outstanding
Personal Development: Outstanding
Leadership & Management: Outstanding
Early Years Provision: Not Rated
Sixth Form Provision: Not Rated
Safeguarding Effective: Yes
Inspection Date: 2023-03-08
Full Ofsted Report: View on Ofsted Website
Contact
Headteacher: Stott
Phone: 01942726842
Website: http://www.golbornehigh.wigan.sch.uk/
Location: Lowton Road, Golborne
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About Ofsted inspection information
Overall inspection ratings shown here reflect data last updated in July 2025. Support for displaying Ofsted's newer report card format will be added to the school page in a future update.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Golborne High School
What is the Ofsted rating of Golborne High School?
Golborne High School has been rated Outstanding by Ofsted in its most recent inspection.
What ages does Golborne High School admit?
Golborne High School admits pupils from age 11 to 16.
Is Golborne High School a boys', girls', or mixed school?
Golborne High School is a mixed school.
What type of school is Golborne High School?
Golborne High School is a foundation school offering secondary education.
What is the crime rate near Golborne High School?
You can view detailed crime statistics for the area around Golborne High School on this page. The data is sourced from the Police UK API and covers a 12-month rolling period.
Are there homes available near Golborne High School?
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