The Deanery Church of England High School and Sixth Form College

Pupils whose SEND needs prevent access to the full curriculum may receive a tailored curriculum, alternative provision and additional numeracy or literacy support.

“Where this may not be possible due to a particular SEND need, pupils may follow a tailored curriculum with access to alternative provision, and additional support for numeracy and literacy for example.”

The page provides a link to the local authority's Local Offer.

“Local Offer”

Students receive academic and pastoral guidance for their studies.

“- Students are fully supported in their studies, with excellent academic and pastoral guidance”

Supporting student wellbeing and healthy lifestyle choices is one of the sixth form's stated aims.

“- To support students’ well-being during their studies and promote healthy lifestyle choices”

Engineering uptake is described as strong at KS4 and in the Sixth Form and as leading to successful destinations.

“Uptake of engineering is strong at KS4 and within the Sixth Form, leading to successful destinations beyond the Deanery.”

The Level 3 vocational and applied curriculum includes Business, Computing, Criminology, Early Childhood Development, Engineering, Health and Social Care, Applied Law, Core Maths, Music Technology, Performing Arts and Sport.

“[Business Level 3](https://www.deanery.wigan.sch.uk/sixth-form/business-level-3/) - [Computing](https://www.deanery.wigan.sch.uk/sixth-form/computing-level-3/) - [Criminology Level 3](https://www.deanery.wigan.sch.uk/sixth-form/criminology-level-3/) - [Early Childhood Development AAQ](https://www.deanery.wigan.sch.uk/sixth-form/child-development-level-2/) - [Engineering AAQ](https://www.deanery.wigan.sch.uk/sixth-form/engineering-level-3/) - [Health & Social Care AAQ](https://www.deanery.wigan.sch.uk/sixth-form/health-social-care-level-3/) - [Applied Law Level 3](https://www.deanery.wigan.sch.uk/sixth-form/law-level-3/) - [Maths in Context (Core Maths) Level 3](https://www.deanery.wigan.sch.uk/sixth-form/core-maths/) - [Music Technology Level 3](https://www.deanery.wigan.sch.uk/sixth-form/music-technology-level-3/) - [Performing Arts Level 3](https://www.deanery.wigan.sch.uk/sixth-form/performing-arts-level-3/) - [Sport Level 3](https://www.deanery.wigan.sch.uk/sixth-form/sport-level-3/)”

The sixth form says its smaller classes enable personalised support.

“- Smaller class sizes allow personalised support in all areas”

Chemistry is taught in small classes intended to provide students with support.

“Also, our small class sizes ensure you receive the support you need to succeed.”

An Edge Hill University partnership provides an additional Teachers of Tomorrow opportunity.

“- External links provide our students with additional opportunities such as the ‘Teachers of Tomorrow’ Programme in association with Edge Hill University”

Sociology students have enrichment opportunities including trips abroad.

“- Enrichment opportunities- Trips abroad.”

The school promotes inclusion, academic excellence, high expectations and Christian values.

“We have a culture of academic excellence and the highest expectations, set firmly within a guiding framework of Christian values.”

The school states the motto: Work Hard. Be Kind. Make A Difference.

“Work Hard. Be Kind. Make A Difference.”

The school has approximately 200 sixth-form students within an 11–18 roll of over 1,400.

“The Deanery is a large and inclusive Church school with over 1,400 pupils aged 11-18 on roll, approximately 200 of whom are in our Sixth Form.”

Key Stage Five offers a broad mix of A Levels, Level 3 BTECs, technical certificates and some Level 2 foundation qualifications.

“At key stage five, students select three or four subjects from our curriculum offer which includes a wide range of A-Level subjects, level three BTECS, and other level three qualifications such as Technical Certificates.”

Geography A Level requires grade 5 or better in GCSE English Language and Mathematics, plus at least three additional GCSEs at grade 4 or better.

“To study Geography at A Level you will need to have achieved GCSE English Language at grade 5 or better, and GCSE Mathematics at grade 5 or better, plus at least three additional GCSEs at grades 4 or better.”

Further Maths applicants need grade 5 or better in GCSE English Language, grade 7 or better in GCSE Mathematics, and at least three additional GCSEs at grade 4 or better.

“To study Further Maths at A Level you will need to have achieved GCSE English Language at grade 5 or better, and GCSE Mathematics at grade 7 or better, plus at least three additional GCSEs at grades 4 or better.”

Most students continue their studies at university.

“Most of our students continue with their studies at university.”

In 2019, 93% of university applicants secured their first-choice place.

“In 2019, 93% of our students who applied for university gained their first-choice place.”

For 2024/25, average A-level and academic qualification grades were C-, while Applied General qualifications averaged Dist-.

“| A Level Qualifications | 27.21 | C- | | Academic Qualifications | 27.42 | C- | | Applied General Qualifications | 31.13 | Dist- | | Technical Level Qualifications | Suppressed | Suppressed |”

Sociology has a 100% pass rate.

“- 100% Pass rate!”