Expanse Learning Wigan School is a not applicable school in Wigan, serving pupils aged 11 to 16. The school is a other independent special school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It has a none religious character.

Expanse Learning Wigan School currently has around 73 pupils on roll, which is about 81% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 74% boys and 26% girls. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.

School Information

Address: Tyrer Avenue, Wigan, WN3 5XF
Website: www.expanselearning.co.uk
Telephone: 01942877715
School Type: Other independent special school
Education phase: Not applicable
Local authority: Wigan
Headteacher / Principal: Mr Ed Hanley
Religious character: None
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 145289

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Pupils

General

Age Range: 11 - 16
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 90
Number of Pupils: 73
Number of Boys: 54
Number of Girls: 19

Education - Secondary

Progress 8 score

Progress 8 score (average over pupils)
School
Town average
-0.47
Local authority average
-0.27
England average
-0.03
Entering EBacc
School
0%
Town average
29%
Local authority average
35%
England average
35%
Grade 5+ in English & maths GCSEs
School
0%
Town average
39%
Local authority average
44%
England average
41%
Attainment 8 score
School
2.1
Town average
44.2
Local authority average
46.3
England average
44.6
EBacc average point score
School
0.1
Town average
3.8
Local authority average
4.0
England average
3.9
Staying in education or employment
School

Nearby Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Douglas Valley Nursery School
Turner Street , Off Greenough Street WN1 3SU
4out of 4 2,833 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
St James' Church of England Primary School
Tyrer Avenue , Worsley Mesnes WN3 5XE
3out of 4 164 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
St James' CofE Primary School
Tyrer Avenue , Worsley Mesnes WN3 5XE
- not rated 164 yd Voluntary controlled school No Mixed More About School
St Jude's RC Junior School
Tyrer Avenue , Worsley Mesnes WN3 5XE
- not rated 164 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
St Jude's RC Infant School
Tyrer Avenue , Worsley Mesnes WN3 5XE
- not rated 164 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
St Jude's Catholic Primary School Wigan
Worsley Mesnes Drive , Worsley Mesnes WN3 5AN
3out of 4 164 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Saint Thomas More Catholic High School
Robin Park Road , Newtown WN5 0UQ
- not rated 988 yd Voluntary aided school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Hawkley Hall High School
Carr Lane , Hawkley Hall WN3 5NY
- not rated 1,746 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Hawkley Hall High School
Carr Lane , Hawkley Hall WN3 5NY
- not rated 1,746 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
The Deanery Church of England High School and Sixth Form College
Frog Lane , WN1 1HQ
3out of 4 2,022 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
PEMBEC High School
Montrose Avenue , Pemberton WN5 9XL
- not rated 2,074 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Middle deemed secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Gidlow Middle School
Buckley Street West , WN6 7PQ
- not rated 2,782 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Wigan and Leigh College
PO Box 53 , Parson's Walk WN1 1RS
- not rated 2,067 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Park Centre
Tyrer Avenue , Worsley Mesnes WN3 5XE
- not rated 164 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Summit Centre
Billenge Road , Highfield WN3 6BL
- not rated 1,560 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Hope School
Kelvin Grove , Marus Bridge WN3 6SP
- not rated 1,624 yd Community special school Yes Mixed More About School
Rathbone Training Wigan
2000 Princess Street , WN3 4HW
- not rated 1,755 yd Other independent school Not Applicable Boys More About School
Montrose School
Montrose Avenue , Pemberton WN5 9XN
- not rated 1,806 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.