Landgate School, Bryn is a not applicable school in Wigan, serving pupils aged 4 to 19. The school is a community special school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.
Landgate School, Bryn currently has around 139 pupils on roll, which is about 106% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 79.1% boys and 20.9% girls. Around 49.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 11.4%. Persistent absence is recorded at 32.7%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (86.3%).
Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
Around SUPP of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (SUPP) , including SUPP who stay in school sixth forms and SUPP progressing to further education , while SUPP enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | Landgate Lane, Wigan, WN4 0EP |
| Website: | https://landgateschool.co.uk/ |
| Telephone: | 01942776688 |
| School Type: | Community special school |
| Education phase: | Not applicable |
| Local authority: | Wigan |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Sue Allen |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 134297 |
Ofsted inspection date: 14/01/2025
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 4 - 19 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 131 |
| Number of Pupils: | 139 |
| Number of Boys: | 110 |
| Number of Girls: | 29 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 11.4% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 32.7% | 8.2% |
| White British | 86.30% | 120 |
| Other White | 2.90% | 4 |
| Other Black | 2.90% | 4 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 2.20% | 3 |
| Other Asian | 2.20% | 3 |
| White and Asian | 1.40% | 2 |
| African | 0.70% | 1 |
| Indian | 0.70% | 1 |
| White and Black African | 0.70% | 1 |
| Other Mixed | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Pakistani | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Unclassified | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perry Brook Community Primary School Landgate Lane , Bryn WN4 0EP | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bryn St Peter's CofE Primary School Downall Green Road , Ashton-in-Makerfield WN4 0DL | 3out of 4 | 676 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady Immaculate Catholic Primary School Downall Green Road , Bryn WN4 0LZ | - not rated | 1,098 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Nicol Mere School Roman Road , Ashton-in-Makerfield WN4 8DF | 4out of 4 | 1,233 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rectory CofE Primary School Rectory Road , North Ashton WN4 0QF | 2out of 4 | 1,657 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cansfield High School Old Road , Ashton-in-Makerfield WN4 9TP | 3out of 4 | 1,687 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hawkley Hall High School Carr Lane , Hawkley Hall WN3 5NY | - not rated | 2,208 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hawkley Hall High School Carr Lane , Hawkley Hall WN3 5NY | - not rated | 2,208 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic High School, Ashton-in-Makerfield Rookery Avenue , Ashton-in-Makerfield WN4 9PF | 3out of 4 | 3,081 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Byrchall High School Warrington Road , Ashton-in-Makerfield WN4 9PQ | 3out of 4 | 3,205 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Landgate School, Bryn Landgate Lane , Ashton-in-Makerfield WN4 0EP | - not rated | 0 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Martha H School Downall Green Road , WN4 0LZ | - not rated | 1,112 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Learn 4 Life School 64a Rectory Road , Ashton in Makerfield WN4 0QD | - not rated | 1,689 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hope School Kelvin Grove , Marus Bridge WN3 6SP | - not rated | 1,698 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Gerard Pupil Referral Unit YMCA Building , Hilton Street WN4 8PD | - not rated | 2,571 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.