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Dean Trust Rose Bridge Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Dean Trust Rose Bridge is a academy sponsor led secondary school in Wigan , serving pupils aged 11–16, with 699 pupils, and a capacity of 750 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

11–16

Age range

699

Pupils

750

Capacity

93%

Fill rate

Requires improvement

Ofsted 2023

Dean Trust Rose Bridge Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Dean Trust Rose Bridge sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Wigan. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

Operating near capacity: 93% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Wigan before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

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Dean Trust Rose Bridge — School Information

Full address
Holt Street, Ince, Wigan, WN1 3HD
Local authority
Wigan
School type
Academy sponsor led
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11–16 years
Free school meals
58.2% of pupils
DfE URN
146797

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If Dean Trust Rose Bridge is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Wigan are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Dean Trust Rose Bridge

Is Dean Trust Rose Bridge oversubscribed?

Dean Trust Rose Bridge is operating close to its capacity of 750 places (93% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Dean Trust Rose Bridge?

Admission to Dean Trust Rose Bridge is managed by Wigan. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.

What age range does Dean Trust Rose Bridge cover?

Dean Trust Rose Bridge is a secondary school in Wigan, serving pupils aged 11–16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Dean Trust Rose Bridge?

Dean Trust Rose Bridge was rated Requires improvement by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.