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Shevington High School

Shevington Lane, Wigan, WN6 8AB
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Shevington High School
Wigan, WN6 8AB
878 Pupils
890 Capacity
11–16 Age Range
23.60% FSM %
422 Boys
456 Girls
About Shevington High School

Shevington High School is a Secondary Local authority maintained schools serving Wigan and the surrounding area in Wigan with a Does not apply character. The school for pupils aged 11–16 is part of the North West region.

It has 878 pupils on roll. School capacity: 890. Current headteacher: John Bennett.

Information on Shevington High School is sourced from the DfE GIAS database, the authoritative register of all schools and educational establishments in England.

School Details
Establishment Type Community school
Type Group Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education Secondary
Status Open
Local Authority Wigan
Region North West
Administrative District Wigan
Parliamentary Constituency Wigan
Ward Shevington with Lower Ground & Moor
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Non-selective
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
UKPRN 10017477
URN 106529
Data Last Updated 25-02-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
James Royal Chair of Governors 12/10/2023 12/10/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mr John Baumber Governor 26/04/2022 14/05/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mr John Bennett Governor 01/09/2024 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Janet Brown Governor 26/04/2022 25/04/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Michael Chappell Governor 27/09/2025 26/09/2029 Elected by parents
Mr Lee Dudding Governor 19/09/2024 18/09/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Martin Grady Governor 04/07/2023 24/02/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Carla Hazelhurst Governor 12/12/2024 11/12/2028 Nominated by LA and appointed by GB
Mr Ryan Higson Governor 16/09/2024 15/09/2028 Elected by school staff
Mrs Jo Horton Governor 27/09/2021 26/09/2025 Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Mrs Sarah Hortop Governor 04/07/2023 24/10/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mr James Nicholls Governor 08/05/2024 07/05/2028 Elected by parents
Schools Nearby
Millbrook Primary School
0.61 km • Wigan
Other
St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School
0.88 km • Wigan
Other
Wood Fold Primary School
1.28 km • Wigan
Other
Shevington Vale Primary School
1.32 km • Wigan
Other
Standish Community High School
1.39 km • Wigan
Other
Fir Tree College
1.47 km • Wigan
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Shevington High School is a Community school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Wigan, Wigan.
Shevington High School has 878 pupils, with a capacity of 890.
Shevington High School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16.
The admissions policy at Shevington High School is: Non-selective.
The Headteacher at Shevington High School is Mr John Bennett.
Shevington High School is at Shevington Lane, Shevington, Wigan, WN6 8AB, in the Wigan local authority, North West.
Sixth form at Shevington High School: Does not have a sixth form.
Shevington High School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mr John Bennett
Shevington Lane, Shevington, Wigan, WN6 8AB
01257400990
www.shevingtonhigh.org.uk
Location
WN6 8AB  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 106529
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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