Newbridge Learning Community is a not applicable school in Wigan, serving pupils aged 11 to 16. 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.
Newbridge Learning Community currently has around 87 pupils on roll, which is about 99% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 88.5% boys and 11.5% girls. Around 73.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. Pupil backgrounds are varied across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 30.1%. Persistent absence is recorded at 70.8%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (97.7%).
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
Around 47% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (20%) , including 0% who stay in school sixth forms and 20% progressing to further education , while 0% enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | Moss Lane, Wigan, WN2 3TL |
| Website: | www.newbridge.wigan.sch.uk |
| Telephone: | 01942369770 |
| School Type: | Community special school |
| Education phase: | Not applicable |
| Local authority: | Wigan |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Paul Appleton |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 135199 |
Ofsted inspection date: 08/11/2012
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 16 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 88 |
| Number of Pupils: | 87 |
| Number of Boys: | 77 |
| Number of Girls: | 10 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 30.1% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 70.8% | 8.2% |
| White British | 97.70% | 85 |
| Other Black | 1.10% | 1 |
| African | 1.10% | 1 |
| Pakistani | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Indian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Mixed | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black African | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other White | 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hindley Nursery School Mornington Road , Hindley WN2 4LG | 4out of 4 | 2,758 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's CofE Primary School Wright Street , Platt Bridge WN2 3NX | 3out of 4 | 36 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Nathaniel's CofE Primary School Barton Street , Platt Bridge WN2 3TU | - not rated | 234 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Low Hall Community Primary School Dower Street , Platt Bridge WN2 3TH | - not rated | 253 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Platt Bridge Community School Rivington Avenue , Platt Bridge WN2 5NG | 3out of 4 | 376 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Platt Bridge Community Primary School Rivington Avenue , Platt Bridge WN2 5NG | - not rated | 376 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cardinal Newman RC School Darby Lane , Hindley WN2 3DH | - not rated | 1,898 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hawkley Hall High School Carr Lane , Hawkley Hall WN3 5NY | - not rated | 2,639 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hawkley Hall High School Carr Lane , Hawkley Hall WN3 5NY | - not rated | 2,639 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwood Academy Hindley Mornington Road , Hindley WN2 4LG | - not rated | 2,744 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hindley High School Mornington Road , Hindley WN2 4LG | - not rated | 2,749 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newbridge Learning Community Moss Lane , Platt Bridge WN2 3TL | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Phoenix Centre Leyland Park House , Park Road WN2 3RX | - not rated | 1,836 yd | Pupil referral unit | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Three Towers Alternative Provision Academy Leyland Park House , WN2 3RX | - not rated | 1,836 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookfield High School Park Road , Hindley WN2 3RY | - not rated | 1,871 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hindley Borsdane Brook School Park Road , Hindley WN2 3RY | - not rated | 1,871 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.