Open Other Secondary Mixed

Standish Community High School

Kenyon Road, Wigan, WN6 0NX
Part of: MOSAIC LEARNING TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
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Standish Community High School
Wigan, WN6 0NX
1,292 Pupils
1,300 Capacity
11–16 Age Range
17.00% FSM %
641 Boys
651 Girls
About Standish Community High School

Standish Community High School is an Academies for pupils aged 11–16 based in Wigan, North West. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Does not apply character.

It has 1,292 pupils on roll. School capacity: 1,300. Current headteacher: Lindsay Barker.

All information is drawn from the GIAS dataset published by the Department for Education. School details including admissions and term dates should be verified with Wigan or the school directly.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy converter
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Secondary
Status Open
Local Authority Wigan
Region North West
Administrative District Wigan
Parliamentary Constituency Wigan
Ward Standish with Langtree
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
Trust / Sponsor MOSAIC LEARNING TRUST
Opened 01-12-2017
UKPRN 10061809
URN 143812
Data Last Updated 06-02-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Sarah Djali Chair of Local Governing Body 28/09/2016 12/12/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Lianne Bate Local Governor 24/11/2025 23/11/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Noel Bresland Local Governor 12/02/2025 11/02/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Laura Flynn Local Governor 09/12/2024 08/12/2028 Elected by parents
Reverend Andrew Holliday Local Governor 02/02/2012 12/12/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Emma Johnstone Local Governor 29/03/2023 28/03/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Deane Lamb Local Governor 25/09/2024 24/09/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Ashleen O'Connor Local Governor 22/06/2022 21/06/2026 Elected by school staff
Ms Marisa Simms-Crewe Local Governor 01/02/2022 31/01/2026 Elected by school staff
Ms Katie Snape Local Governor 12/02/2025 11/02/2029 Elected by parents
Ms Kate Sutton Local Governor 13/07/2022 24/06/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Gillian Talbot Local Governor 24/11/2025 23/11/2029 Appointed by GB/board
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0.66 km • Wigan
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Frequently Asked Questions
Standish Community High School is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Wigan, Wigan.
Standish Community High School has 1,292 pupils, with a capacity of 1,300.
Standish Community High School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16.
The admissions policy at Standish Community High School is: Non-selective.
The Head Teacher at Standish Community High School is Mrs Lindsay Barker.
Standish Community High School is at Kenyon Road, Standish, Wigan, WN6 0NX, in the Wigan local authority, North West.
Sixth form at Standish Community High School: Does not have a sixth form.
Standish Community High School is currently open.
Contact
Head Teacher
Mrs Lindsay Barker
Kenyon Road, Standish, Wigan, WN6 0NX
01257422265
www.standishchs.org.uk
Location
WN6 0NX  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 143812
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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