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The Deanery Church of England High School and Sixth Form College Catchment Area

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

The Deanery Church of England High School and Sixth Form College is a voluntary aided secondary school in Wigan , serving pupils aged 11-18, with 1372 pupils, and a capacity of 1389 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

11-18

Age range

1,372

Pupils

1,389

Capacity

99%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2016

The Deanery Church of England High School and Sixth Form College Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for The Deanery Church of England High School and Sixth Form College?

The catchment area for The Deanery Church of England High School and Sixth Form College is the geographic zone Wigan uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and, in most years, faith-based criteria. Wigan publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Admission to The Deanery Church of England High School and Sixth Form College is managed by Wigan and typically includes both faith criteria and catchment area proximity. The weighting given to each criterion depends on the school's published oversubscription policy, which is reviewed annually.

Operating near capacity: 99% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

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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.

Find Wigan catchment area documents →

The Deanery Church of England High School and Sixth Form College: 1389 places, 99% filled: nearing capacity

The Deanery Church of England High School and Sixth Form College has a published admission number of 1389 places. 1372 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 99%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 1389, Wigan's admissions team applies distance-based tiebreakers. Families within the school's historical catchment boundary are well placed, but a boundary check with the council is recommended before applying.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 29.5% of pupils at The Deanery Church of England High School and Sixth Form College are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Wigan.

To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.

Wigan publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. Find Wigan school admissions →

The Deanery Church of England High School and Sixth Form College: School Information

Full address
Frog Lane, Wigan, WN1 1HQ
Local authority
Wigan
School type
Voluntary aided school
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11-18 years
Religious character
Church of England
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
29.5% of pupils
DfE URN
106534

Other Secondary Schools in Wigan

If The Deanery Church of England High School and Sixth Form College is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Wigan are the next closest alternatives.

Other Church of England Schools in Wigan

The Deanery Church of England High School and Sixth Form College shares its religious character with these Church of England schools across Wigan. Faith criteria typically sit alongside catchment distance in each school's admissions policy.

Nearest secondary schools by distance

These are the secondary schools closest to The Deanery Church of England High School and Sixth Form College by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.

Frequently Asked Questions: The Deanery Church of England High School and Sixth Form College

What is the catchment area for The Deanery Church of England High School and Sixth Form College?

The catchment area for The Deanery Church of England High School and Sixth Form College is the geographic zone Wigan uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and, in most years, faith-based criteria. Wigan publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is The Deanery Church of England High School and Sixth Form College oversubscribed?

The Deanery Church of England High School and Sixth Form College is operating close to its capacity of 1389 places (99% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for The Deanery Church of England High School and Sixth Form College?

The Deanery Church of England High School and Sixth Form College uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Wigan before each admissions cycle.

What age range does The Deanery Church of England High School and Sixth Form College cover?

The Deanery Church of England High School and Sixth Form College is a secondary school in Wigan, serving pupils aged 11-18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for The Deanery Church of England High School and Sixth Form College?

The Deanery Church of England High School and Sixth Form College was rated Good by Ofsted in 2016. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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