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St Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic High School, Ashton-in-Makerfield

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personMr Mark Dumican

location_onWigan, WN4 9PF

language Visit Website phone 1942728651

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2017

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Students

1,208

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Attainment 8

49.1

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GCSE Rank

#4 in Wigan

#1,055 of 3,216 nationally

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St Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic High School, Ashton-in-Makerfield is a Voluntary aided school secondary school in Wigan, serving ages 11-16. Rated Good by Ofsted.

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School Summary

St Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic High School, Ashton-in-Makerfield is a voluntary aided school in Wigan, admitting pupils aged 11-16. The school has approximately 1,202 pupils on roll, of whom 14% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 49.1, placing the school #4 in Wigan and #1,055 of 3,216 nationally. 50.80% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 20.7% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2017. The school's current overall rating is Good.

In the most recent admissions cycle, applications were at 0.9× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 16.1:1. There is 1 teaching vacancy.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there was 1 permanent exclusion. The average suspension rate was 2.3 per 1,000 pupils per term.

verified Source: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

49.1

Grade 5+ E&M

50.80%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)20.7%

Entering EBacc29.40%

EBacc APS4.15

2024

Progress 8 Score

0.16

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

51.5

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc28.50%

EBacc APS4.33

2023

Progress 8 Score

0.13

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

49.7

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc37%

EBacc APS4.25

2022

Progress 8 Score

0.02

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

52.2

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc24%

EBacc APS4.27

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc45%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

-0.05

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

52.3

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc35%

EBacc APS4.49

2018

Progress 8 Score

0.07

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

53.3

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc37%

EBacc APS4.54

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

96%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)89%

Apprenticeships4%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

96%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)85%

Apprenticeships7%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

99%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)90%

Apprenticeships6%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)1%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

98%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)91%

Apprenticeships4%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)2%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

96%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)88%

Apprenticeships4%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

16 November 2021

Inspection Report

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01 February 2017

Inspection Report

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04 March 2014

Inspection Report

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26 January 2012

Inspection Report

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30 June 2010

Inspection Report

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08 December 2009

Inspection Report

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25 April 2007

Inspection Report

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05 February 2001

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

3 Evaluations

2017-02-01

None Legacy

No Judgement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

2012-01-26

S5 Inspection Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

2007-04-25

None EIF

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

2.9%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

2.3%(28 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

1pupils

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National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 1,202 pupils. During this period, there were 35 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 2.9%, which is below the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	1,202	35	2.9%	7.3%	1
2024/25 (Autumn term)	1,210	21	1.7%	7.8%	0
2023/24 (Summer term)	1,206	17	1.4%	7.4%	0
2023/24 (Spring term)	1,211	17	1.4%	7.1%	0
2023/24 (Autumn term)	1,220	15	1.2%	8.2%	1
2022/23 (Summer term)	1,211	23	1.9%	6.6%	1
2022/23 (Spring term)	1,208	9	0.7%	6.4%	1
2022/23 (Autumn term)	1,213	16	1.3%	5.9%	0
2021/22 (Summer term)	1,213	13	1.1%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	1,215	18	1.5%	4.9%	0
2021/22 (Autumn term)	1,218	19	1.6%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	1,210	24	2.0%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	1,207	11	0.9%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	1,215	32	2.6%	3.9%	1
2019/20 (Summer term)	1,212	2	0.2%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	1,212	24	2.0%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	1,214	19	1.6%	4.2%	0
2018/19 (Summer term)	1,200	4	0.3%	3.1%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	1,201	3	0.2%	3.8%	0
2018/19 (Autumn term)	1,201	7	0.6%	3.8%	0
2017/18 (Summer term)	1,201	19	1.6%	3.4%	0
2017/18 (Spring term)	1,209	9	0.7%	3.0%	1
2017/18 (Autumn term)	1,215	21	1.7%	3.7%	0
2016/17 (Summer term)	1,204	9	0.7%	3.0%	0
2016/17 (Spring term)	1,207	18	1.5%	3.3%	0
2016/17 (Autumn term)	1,209	7	0.6%	3.1%	0

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Specific Learning Difficulty 42 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 39 pupils

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 25 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 6 pupils

Hearing Impairment 4 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 3 pupils

Visual Impairment 3 pupils

Multi-Sensory Impairment 3 pupils

Severe Learning Difficulty 2 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

92.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

92.0%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

42.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree33%

agree50%

disagree8%

don't know8%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

strongly agree17%

agree58%

disagree25%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

strongly agree25%

agree58%

not applicable17%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree67%

agree25%

disagree8%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree50%

agree42%

disagree8%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree42%

agree58%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

strongly agree50%

agree42%

disagree8%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree33%

agree58%

don't know8%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree25%

agree58%

disagree8%

don't know8%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes92%

no8%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Faith Priority (Roman Catholic)

Distance to School

School Capacity

Secondary Admission Trends

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

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