Standish Community High School
Standish Community High School is a secondary located in Wigan, WN6 0NX. According to the most recent Ofsted inspection, the school has been rated Good. The school admits pupils aged 11 to 16. It currently has approximately 1,297 pupils on roll.
Standish Community High School is a co-educational (mixed) school. It is classified as a academy converter.
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School Information
Phase of Education: Secondary
School Type: Academy converter
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: 1300
Number of Pupils: 1297
Number of Boys: 656
Number of Girls: 641
Special Classes Code: 2
Percentage on Free School Meals: 15.7
Last Changed Date: 2025-03-12
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: Good
Category of Concern: N/A
Quality of Education: Not Rated
Behaviour & Attitudes: Not Rated
Personal Development: Not Rated
Leadership & Management: Good
Early Years Provision: Not Rated
Sixth Form Provision: Not Rated
Safeguarding Effective: 9
Inspection Date: 2014-12-11
Full Ofsted Report: View on Ofsted Website
Contact
Headteacher: Barker
Phone: 01257422265
Website: https://www.standishchs.org.uk
Location: Kenyon Road, Standish
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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.
Local area information
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Frequently Asked Questions about Standish Community High School
What is the Ofsted rating of Standish Community High School?
Standish Community High School has been rated Good by Ofsted in its most recent inspection.
What ages does Standish Community High School admit?
Standish Community High School admits pupils from age 11 to 16.
Is Standish Community High School a boys', girls', or mixed school?
Standish Community High School is a mixed school.
What type of school is Standish Community High School?
Standish Community High School is a academy converter offering secondary education.
What is the crime rate near Standish Community High School?
You can view detailed crime statistics for the area around Standish Community 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 Standish Community High School?
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