What did Ofsted judge Dean Trust Rose Bridge's quality of education to be?

Ofsted judged Dean Trust Rose Bridge's quality of education as Requires improvement at its inspection in March 2025, on Ofsted's own scale.

How many pupils attend Dean Trust Rose Bridge?

Dean Trust Rose Bridge has 692 pupils on roll.

What ages does Dean Trust Rose Bridge take?

Dean Trust Rose Bridge admits pupils aged 11 to 16.

Where is Dean Trust Rose Bridge located?

Dean Trust Rose Bridge is located in Wigan, WN1 3HD, Wigan.

How do I apply to Dean Trust Rose Bridge?

Dean Trust Rose Bridge is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.

How far from Dean Trust Rose Bridge were places offered?

The furthest place offered at Dean Trust Rose Bridge for 2025-26 (Year 7) was 0.394 miles from the school. The council's figures don't show whether anyone was refused, so it may not have been a cut-off.

How are Year 7 places decided at Dean Trust Rose Bridge?

When Dean Trust Rose Bridge has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after children — ‘Looked after’ children, including ‘previously looked after’, as defined by the School Admissions Code, 2021; 2. Siblings — Children who will have an older sibling attending the School up to and including Year 11 at the time of the applicant's proposed admission. This includes half/step or adopted brothers or sisters, who are living at the same address as part of the same family unit; 3. Children of staff — Children of staff at Dean Trust Rose Bridge who have 2 years continuous service at the time of application, and 1 further criteria. The school offers 150 places at this entry point. Tie-break: In the event that following the over subscription criteria points 1 – 4 above, where two or more applicants are otherwise unable to be separated for a place at the school, this will be decided through a random draw conducted and scrutinised by persons independent from the School and from the Children, Families and Wellbeing Directorate.

What is the largest ethnic background at Dean Trust Rose Bridge?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 72.4% of pupils at Dean Trust Rose Bridge are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How far did offers reach?

0.394miles

was the furthest place offered for 2025-26 (Year 7). The council's figures don't show whether anyone was refused, so it may not have been a cut-off.

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How places are decided at Dean Trust Rose Bridge

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Year 7), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked after children — ‘Looked after’ children, including ‘previously looked after’, as defined by the School Admissions Code, 2021.
2Siblings — Children who will have an older sibling attending the School up to and including Year 11 at the time of the applicant's proposed admission. This includes half/step or adopted brothers or sisters, who are living at the same address as part of the same family unit.
3Children of staff — Children of staff at Dean Trust Rose Bridge who have 2 years continuous service at the time of application.
4Distance — Children who live nearest to the School, measured in a direct straight line from the child's permanent place of residence to the main entrance of the School. This will be measured using property co-ordinates provided through a combination of the Wigan Local Land and Property Gazetteer (BS7666), other LA data and Royal Mail Postal Address Information.

If two applications tie: In the event that following the over subscription criteria points 1 – 4 above, where two or more applicants are otherwise unable to be separated for a place at the school, this will be decided through a random draw conducted and scrutinised by persons independent from the School and from the Children, Families and Wellbeing Directorate.

If parents are separated and child care arrangements are shared between two addresses the average of the distances of the two addresses from the school will be used to determine priority for admission.

Published by the admission authority. Meeting a criterion never guarantees a place — it sets the order places are offered in. Full detail, other entry points and previous years are on the Admissions tab.

Dean Trust Rose Bridge: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Dean Trust Rose Bridge's quality of education to be?: Ofsted judged Dean Trust Rose Bridge's quality of education as Requires improvement at its inspection in March 2025, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Dean Trust Rose Bridge?: Dean Trust Rose Bridge has 692 pupils on roll.
What ages does Dean Trust Rose Bridge take?: Dean Trust Rose Bridge admits pupils aged 11 to 16.
Where is Dean Trust Rose Bridge located?: Dean Trust Rose Bridge is located in Wigan, WN1 3HD, Wigan.
How do I apply to Dean Trust Rose Bridge?: Dean Trust Rose Bridge is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.
How far from Dean Trust Rose Bridge were places offered?: The furthest place offered at Dean Trust Rose Bridge for 2025-26 (Year 7) was 0.394 miles from the school. The council's figures don't show whether anyone was refused, so it may not have been a cut-off.
How are Year 7 places decided at Dean Trust Rose Bridge?: When Dean Trust Rose Bridge has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after children — ‘Looked after’ children, including ‘previously looked after’, as defined by the School Admissions Code, 2021; 2. Siblings — Children who will have an older sibling attending the School up to and including Year 11 at the time of the applicant's proposed admission. This includes half/step or adopted brothers or sisters, who are living at the same address as part of the same family unit; 3. Children of staff — Children of staff at Dean Trust Rose Bridge who have 2 years continuous service at the time of application, and 1 further criteria. The school offers 150 places at this entry point. Tie-break: In the event that following the over subscription criteria points 1 – 4 above, where two or more applicants are otherwise unable to be separated for a place at the school, this will be decided through a random draw conducted and scrutinised by persons independent from the School and from the Children, Families and Wellbeing Directorate.
What is the largest ethnic background at Dean Trust Rose Bridge?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 72.4% of pupils at Dean Trust Rose Bridge are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How far did offers reach?

0.394miles

was the furthest place offered for 2025-26 (Year 7). The council's figures don't show whether anyone was refused, so it may not have been a cut-off.

Last distance offered at Dean Trust Rose Bridge, year by year →

How places are decided at Dean Trust Rose Bridge

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Year 7), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked after children — ‘Looked after’ children, including ‘previously looked after’, as defined by the School Admissions Code, 2021.
2Siblings — Children who will have an older sibling attending the School up to and including Year 11 at the time of the applicant's proposed admission. This includes half/step or adopted brothers or sisters, who are living at the same address as part of the same family unit.
3Children of staff — Children of staff at Dean Trust Rose Bridge who have 2 years continuous service at the time of application.
4Distance — Children who live nearest to the School, measured in a direct straight line from the child's permanent place of residence to the main entrance of the School. This will be measured using property co-ordinates provided through a combination of the Wigan Local Land and Property Gazetteer (BS7666), other LA data and Royal Mail Postal Address Information.

Dean Trust Rose Bridge: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Dean Trust Rose Bridge's quality of education to be?: Ofsted judged Dean Trust Rose Bridge's quality of education as Requires improvement at its inspection in March 2025, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Dean Trust Rose Bridge?: Dean Trust Rose Bridge has 692 pupils on roll.
What ages does Dean Trust Rose Bridge take?: Dean Trust Rose Bridge admits pupils aged 11 to 16.
Where is Dean Trust Rose Bridge located?: Dean Trust Rose Bridge is located in Wigan, WN1 3HD, Wigan.
How do I apply to Dean Trust Rose Bridge?: Dean Trust Rose Bridge is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.
How far from Dean Trust Rose Bridge were places offered?: The furthest place offered at Dean Trust Rose Bridge for 2025-26 (Year 7) was 0.394 miles from the school. The council's figures don't show whether anyone was refused, so it may not have been a cut-off.
How are Year 7 places decided at Dean Trust Rose Bridge?: When Dean Trust Rose Bridge has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after children — ‘Looked after’ children, including ‘previously looked after’, as defined by the School Admissions Code, 2021; 2. Siblings — Children who will have an older sibling attending the School up to and including Year 11 at the time of the applicant's proposed admission. This includes half/step or adopted brothers or sisters, who are living at the same address as part of the same family unit; 3. Children of staff — Children of staff at Dean Trust Rose Bridge who have 2 years continuous service at the time of application, and 1 further criteria. The school offers 150 places at this entry point. Tie-break: In the event that following the over subscription criteria points 1 – 4 above, where two or more applicants are otherwise unable to be separated for a place at the school, this will be decided through a random draw conducted and scrutinised by persons independent from the School and from the Children, Families and Wellbeing Directorate.
What is the largest ethnic background at Dean Trust Rose Bridge?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 72.4% of pupils at Dean Trust Rose Bridge are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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