About Us

A Message from our Headteacher

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. We are committed to the highest levels of academic achievement, personal growth and lifelong fulfilment. Our motto, ‘Be Outstanding’, captures our belief that all of our students deserve the very best education and opportunities that enable them to flourish and grow in confidence. We are determined to help them develop skills and expertise and to become happy, well-rounded and successful individuals.

As Headteacher, I am privileged to lead a team of skilful teachers and members of support staff who are highly professional and equally ambitious for all students, irrespective of background or ability. I believe that the very high levels of attainment and progress that are achieved each year is clear demonstration of the many successful and professional relationships in school. It is he belief in the focus on ‘every student, every subject and every grade’ that lies at the heart of our ambitions to meet the particular needs of every individual. The impressive GCSE results in 2024 bear testament to the commitment of all members of staff who ‘go the extra mile’ with our students.

Standish Community High School is a values-driven school and these behaviours are a constant in what we expect of ourselves, our students and our families; we care, we aim high and we achieve together. Over the five years, our students make considerable strides towards adulthood. In order for them to achieve this, all our students follow The Standish Way and are encouraged to become Successful Learners, Confident Individuals and Responsible Citizens. All the decisions we make as a school has The Standish Way in mind. We want our students to be multi-skilled and successful problem-solvers, creative thinkers and adaptable learners. We offer an outstanding curriculum tailored to students’ needs. It is built around the development of knowledge, skills and understanding, which is preparation for promising destinations at college, apprenticeship or future employment. In addition, we believe our curriculum also develops our students into caring and community-minded members of society who look to the interests of others as well as themselves. Thank you for taking the time to read more about Standish Community High School. If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact us for further information. You may also be interested in a personal guided tour. This can be arranged when you contact the school.

L Barker
Headteacher