St Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic High School, Ashton-in-Makerfield
Voluntary aided schoolSecondaryAges 11–16MixedRoman Catholic
Rookery Avenue, Ashton-in-Makerfield, Wigan, WN4 9PF
Headteacher · Mr Mark Dumican
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Key facts
Pupils1,204Capacity 1,250
OfstedReport cardInspected 3 March 2026
Free school meals15.7%
Ofsted
Report card from the inspection on 3 March 2026.
- InclusionStrong standard
- Curriculum and teachingStrong standard
- AchievementStrong standard
- Attendance and behaviourStrong standard
- Personal development and wellbeingStrong standard
- Leadership and governanceStrong standard
- SafeguardingMet
Ofsted management information, latest inspections as at 31 August 2026.
Year 7 applications close 31 October 2026
For September 2027. Apply through Wigan council, not the school. National offer day is 1 March 2027.
How to apply in WiganNearby schools for the same ages
- The Byrchall High School0.1 mi
- Cansfield High School0.8 mi
- Hope Academy1.6 mi
- Outwood Academy Haydock1.9 mi
- Golborne High School2.2 mi