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St John Rigby RC Sixth Form College

16 plus · Further education · Wigan, WN5 0LJ

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National ranking

A-level 2024/25

#1,483 of 2,536

Similar to most schools in England

Ranked by average points per A-level entry.

School facts

Phase16 plus
TypeFurther education
Ages16 to 19
GenderMixed
Religious characterRoman Catholic
Head teacherMr Peter McGhee
Local authorityWigan
WebsiteVisit

Source: Get Information about Schools, URN 130523.

A-level results

2024/25

Results for students at the end of 16 to 18 study.

MeasureThis schoolWiganEngland
Average points per A-level entryA* is 60, A is 50, B is 40, C is 30, D is 20, E is 10.32.29, worse than England, worse than Wigan36.3735
Average A-level gradeC+--
Average points, best three A-levels34.51, similar to England, worse than Wigan3835.78
Average grade, best three A-levelsC+--
AAB or better6.7%, worse than England, worse than Wigan16.5%17.5%
A-level progress scoreCompared with students with similar GCSE results. 0 is average.-0.16, worse than England--
A-level progressBelow average, worse than England--
Students at the end of 16 to 18 study735--
Average applied general gradeVocational qualifications, such as BTECs.Dist--

Source: DfE, 16 to 19 performance, Academic year 2024/25, published 23 Apr 2026.

Destinations after A-levels

2023/24

Where students went after 16 to 18 study, sustained for at least two terms.

MeasureThis school
Sustained destinationIn education, an apprenticeship or work for at least two terms.87.4%
Higher education49.9%
Employment24.5%
Apprenticeship12.2%
Not sustainedDid not stay in education, an apprenticeship or work for two terms.8.6%
Further education0.6%

Source: DfE, 16 to 18 destination measures, Academic year 2024/25, published 15 Oct 2026.

Nearby schools

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Schools near St John Rigby RC Sixth Form College
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.9 miSecondarySt Peter's Catholic High SchoolVoluntary aided school
Good
1.0 miSecondaryDean Trust WiganAcademy sponsor led
Requires improvement
1.1 miPrimaryOrrell Lamberhead Green AcademyAcademy converter
Outstanding
1.1 miPrimaryMarsh Green Primary SchoolCommunity school
Good
1.3 miPrimarySt John's CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school
Good
1.3 miPrimarySt Teresa's Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school
Good
1.3 miPrimaryWestfield Community SchoolCommunity school
Good
1.3 miPrimaryUpholland Roby Mill CofE Voluntary Aided Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school
Good
1.3 miPrimarySt Bernadette's Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school
Good
1.4 miPrimaryStandish Lower Ground St Anne's CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school
Good

Frequently asked questions about St John Rigby RC Sixth Form College

How does St John Rigby RC Sixth Form College rank in England?

St John Rigby RC Sixth Form College ranks 1,483 of 2,536 schools in England for A-level 2024/25 (similar to most schools).

What are St John Rigby RC Sixth Form College's A-level results?

In 2024/25, the average A-level grade at St John Rigby RC Sixth Form College was C+, and 6.7% of students got AAB or better (England 17.5%).

Figures are the latest published by the Department for Education for each measure. Small numbers are suppressed by the publisher to protect pupils' privacy. Read how Area360 school ratings and rankings work.