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Wigan A-Level Results 2023/24
Students in Wigan achieved an average A-level point score of 35.76 per entry — grade B- — against an England average of 35.55 (grade B-). Real DfE 16-18 results (2023/24).
How do students in Wigan perform at A-level compared to the England average?
In the 2023/24 academic year, students in Wigan achieved an average A-level point score of 35.76 per entry — a grade equivalent of B- — against an England average of 35.55 (grade B-). Source: DfE A level and other 16 to 18 results 2023/24 (OGL v3.0). GeraLearn re-dates this annually.
Wigan vs England — A-level 2023/24
| Measure | Wigan | England |
|---|---|---|
| Average point score per A-level entry | 35.76 | 35.55 |
| Average grade equivalent | B- | B- |
| Achieving AAB or better | 24.1% | — |
| Achieving 3 A*-A grades | 13.6% | — |
Based on 1,698 students entered for at least one A level in Wigan. On the DfE point scale, 30 points is a grade C and 40 points is a grade B.
Check GCSE and A-level performance for your area
Pick a local authority. We show the real DfE 2023/24 Progress 8, the Gera Academic Attainment Index, and the A-level point score — and how each compares to the England average. Computed live from published DfE data.
GCSE (Key Stage 4)
Progress 8: −0.32 (England −0.03)
+0.29 below the England average.
Grade 4+ in English & maths: 60.3% (England 65.4%)
Gera Academic Attainment Index: 93.1 / median 100 — ranked #128 of 152 LAs.
A-level (16-18)
Average point score per entry: 35.76 (grade B-)
England average 35.55 (grade B-). 0.21 points above England.
AAB or better: 24.1%
GCSE results in Wigan
At Key Stage 4, schools in Wigan recorded an average Progress 8 of −0.32 and a Gera Academic Attainment Index of 93.1. See full Wigan GCSE results →
Wigan A-level results — FAQ
- What is the average A-level grade in Wigan?
- In Wigan, the average A-level point score per entry is 35.76 in 2023/24 — a grade equivalent of B-. The England average is 35.55 (grade B-). On the DfE point scale 30 points is a grade C and 40 points is a grade B.
- What percentage of students in Wigan get AAB or better at A-level?
- In Wigan, 24.1% of students achieved grades AAB or better at A-level in 2023/24, and 13.6% achieved three A*-A grades. These are real DfE figures for state-funded institutions, not estimates.
- Is the Wigan A-level data real DfE data?
- Yes. The figures for Wigan are real published DfE "A level and other 16 to 18 results" statistics for the 2023/24 academic year, under the Open Government Licence v3.0, covering 1,698 A-level students. Nothing is modelled or interpolated; local authorities DfE suppressed for too few students are omitted entirely.
A-level results in nearby North West local authorities
Source: DfE — A level and other 16 to 18 results, Academic year 2023/24. Figures are for state-funded institutions, 2023/24 academic year, all students. Licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0 (OGL v3.0). No figure is modelled or interpolated; local authorities DfE suppressed for too few students are omitted entirely.