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Shevington High School Catchment Area

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

Shevington High School is a community secondary school in Wigan , serving pupils aged 11–16, with 878 pupils, and a capacity of 890 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

11–16

Age range

878

Pupils

890

Capacity

99%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2017

Shevington High School Catchment Area Information

Secondary school places at Shevington High School are allocated by Wigan using ranked oversubscription criteria. Catchment area residence is typically among the highest priorities after looked-after children and siblings, and the boundary is reviewed each year.

Operating near capacity: 99% 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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Shevington High School — School Information

Full address
Shevington Lane, Shevington, Wigan, WN6 8AB
Local authority
Wigan
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11–16 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
23.6% of pupils
DfE URN
106529

Other Secondary Schools in Wigan

If Shevington High School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Wigan are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Shevington High School

Is Shevington High School oversubscribed?

Shevington High School is operating close to its capacity of 890 places (99% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Shevington High School?

Admission to Shevington High School 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 Shevington High School cover?

Shevington High School 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 Shevington High School?

Shevington High School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2017. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.