Dean Trust Rose Bridge

About Dean Trust Rose Bridge

Dean Trust Rose Bridge is an academy sponsor led in Wigan, England, for pupils aged 11–16. It has 699 pupils on roll. It is part of THE DEAN TRUST. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 38.9 (2025/26). 61.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 17.6% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Wigan →

School Type

Academy sponsor led

Phase

Secondary

Age Range

Ages 11–16

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

699 / 750 (93%)

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

None

Last Ofsted Inspection

25 March 2025

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Holt Street, Wigan, Wigan, WN1 3HD

Phone

01942510712

Head Teacher

Lucy Cropper

Website

https://www.deantrustrosebridge.co.uk/

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Dean Trust Rose Bridge?

Dean Trust Rose Bridge is an academy sponsor led in Wigan, England, for pupils aged 11–16.

How many pupils does Dean Trust Rose Bridge have?

Dean Trust Rose Bridge has 699 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Dean Trust Rose Bridge perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Dean Trust Rose Bridge achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 38.9 in 2025/26.

Is Dean Trust Rose Bridge part of an academy trust?

Yes — Dean Trust Rose Bridge is part of THE DEAN TRUST.

Where is Dean Trust Rose Bridge?

Dean Trust Rose Bridge is located at Holt Street, Wigan, Wigan, WN1 3HD.