Wigan has 19 secondary schools with a published Ofsted grade. At their latest inspection 1 was outstanding or exceptional and 83% good or better, against 81% of secondary schools across England. The most recent was inspected on 26 Oct 2026. Source: Ofsted inspection reports (Open Government Licence v3).
- 1 outstanding or exceptional
- 14 good, strong or expected
- 3 requires improvement or needs attention
- 0 inadequate or urgent improvement
| Secondary schools | Latest grade | Inspected | Postcode area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golborne High School | Outstanding | 12 Jan 2023 | WA3 |
| Atherton High School | Good | 25 Jan 2024 | M46 |
| Bedford High School | Good | 4 Oct 2023 | WN7 |
| Cansfield High School | Good | 13 Jun 2024 | WN4 |
| Fred Longworth High School | Good | 22 Nov 2017 | M29 |
| Hawkley Hall High School | Good | 13 Feb 2019 | WN3 |
| Lowton Church of England High School | Good | 22 Mar 2023 | WA3 |
| Shevington High School | Expected | 6 May 2026 | WN6 |
| Standish Community High School | Expected | 3 Feb 2026 | WN6 |
| St Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic High School, Ashton-in-Makerfield | Strong | 3 Mar 2026 | WN4 |
| St Mary's Catholic High School | Good | 3 Apr 2019 | M29 |
| St Peter's Catholic High School | Good | 6 Mar 2024 | WN5 |
| The Byrchall High School | Good | 14 Sept 2022 | WN4 |
| The Deanery Church of England High School and Sixth Form College | Expected | 9 Jun 2026 | WN1 |
| The Westleigh School | Good | 9 Nov 2022 | WN7 |
| Dean Trust Rose Bridge | Requires improvement | 8 Mar 2023 | WN1 |
| Dean Trust Wigan | Needs attention | 23 Jun 2026 | WN5 |
| St John Fisher Catholic High School | Needs attention | 10 Mar 2026 | WN6 |
| Outwood Academy Hindley | No grade | 26 Oct 2026 | WN2 |