St John Rigby RC Sixth Form College
Further education 16 plus school in Wigan (Wigan).
Location
iSchool location from Get Information about Schools. Nearby schools are coloured by phase. Open Map+ for a full-screen map with neighbourhood deprivation (England only).About
Everything we do starts with our students needs. We make sure that every student has both strong roots and high flying ambition. Apply online Care and respect We stand out because we base our work around a strong ethos of care and respect. The result is an Ofsted report that confirms we are outstanding in every aspect.
We dont set out to be different for the sake of being different, but we stand out because we believe that a strong ethos is as important as exceptional staff, outstanding support and modern facilities. We are a Catholic College dedicated to the education and development of the whole person, so that all students can realise their full potential.
To achieve this as a community we will: Transition Programmes are tailored to prepare students to move onto Technical or Vocational Level 3 study. They will give you the opportunity to improve your English and Maths, your work readiness skills and introduce you to the technical skills and concepts that you will need for future study and employment.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Awards
1 awardiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Duke of EdinburghPersonal development
Key facts
- URN
- 130523
- Type
- Further education
- Phase
- 16 plus
- Ages
- 16 to 19
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Roman Catholic
- Local authority
- Wigan
- Constituency
- Wigan
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Governing body
No governance records are published for this school in the DfE data we hold. Independent schools, colleges and some other types do not appear in the governance returns.
Source: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools (governance records, as at 25 October 2026). Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Object or ask for removal · Report an issue with this record