# Standish Community High School — Wigan, United Kingdom

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## At a glance

- **Type:** Secondary
- **Parent rating:** 4.6/5 from 3 published reviews
- **Principal:** L Barker

## Contact

- **Address:** Kenyon Road, Standish, Wigan, WN6 0NX
- **Phone:** 01257 422265
- **Website:** https://www.standishchs.org.uk
- **SchoolBrowse profile:** https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/wigan/standish-community-high-school-18157

## About

Standish Community High School is a thriving 11-16 school, set on an extensive and well-resourced campus in Standish, Wigan. We are a vibrant, caring and forward thinking school, where the academic achievement and personal development of each student go hand in hand.

## Official rankings

- **Ofsted (Leadership and Management):** Good — Nov 2014
- **Ofsted (Overall Effectiveness):** Good — Nov 2014

## Recent parent reviews

- **4/5** — A good school, but areas for improvement: As a parent of a Year 8 student, I have mixed feelings about Standish Community High School. On the one hand, the school has a lovely atmosphere, and the teachers are generally supportive and enthusiastic. However, I have been disappointed by the lack of communication from the school regarding my child's progress, and I feel that the school could do more to engage with parents and the wider community. Additionally, I was surprised to see that the school's social media presence is quite limited, … *(Oct 2022)*
- **5/5** — Standish Community High School exceeded our expectations!: As a parent of a Year 9 student, I was blown away by the warm welcome and inclusive atmosphere at Standish Community High School. The teachers are supportive, the facilities are excellent, and the values of academic achievement, personal growth, and lifelong fulfilment are truly evident in every aspect of the school. My child has thrived since joining the school, and I couldn't be more grateful! *(Sep 2022)*
- **5/5** — A great school with outstanding staff and facilities: As a former parent, I have nothing but praise for Standish Community High School. My child attended the school several years ago, and I was consistently impressed by the dedication and expertise of the teachers, as well as the excellent facilities and resources available to students. The school's values of 'Be Outstanding' are truly inspiring, and I have no doubt that the students who attend the school will go on to achieve great things. My only criticism is that the school's social media presen… *(Feb 2022)*

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