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Standish Community High School Catchment Area

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

Standish Community High School is a academy converter secondary school in Wigan , serving pupils aged 11–16, with 1292 pupils, and a capacity of 1300 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

11–16

Age range

1,292

Pupils

1,300

Capacity

99%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2014

Standish Community High School Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Standish Community High School 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: 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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Standish Community High School — School Information

Full address
Kenyon Road, Standish, Wigan, WN6 0NX
Local authority
Wigan
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11–16 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
17% of pupils
DfE URN
143812

Other Secondary Schools in Wigan

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

Frequently Asked Questions — Standish Community High School

Is Standish Community High School oversubscribed?

Standish Community High School is operating close to its capacity of 1300 places (99% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Standish Community High School?

Admission to Standish Community 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 Standish Community High School cover?

Standish Community 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 Standish Community High School?

Standish Community High School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2014. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.