Located in Hindley, Wigan, Three Towers Alternative Provision Academy is a not applicable school, serving pupils aged 4 to 16. The school is a academy alternative provision sponsor led and operates as a mixed school. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Three Towers Alternative Provision Academy currently has around 145 pupils on roll, which is about 75% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 69.7% boys and 30.3% girls. Around 71.0% 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.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (89%).
Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Leyland Park House, Hindley, Wigan, WN2 3RX |
| Website: | www.ttapa.net |
| Telephone: | 01942932760 |
| School Type: | Academy alternative provision sponsor led |
| Education phase: | Not applicable |
| Local authority: | Wigan |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Ms Anne Isherwood |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | |
| Unique reference: | 140627 |
Ofsted inspection date: 13/05/2025
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 4 - 16 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 193 |
| Number of Pupils: | 145 |
| Number of Boys: | 101 |
| Number of Girls: | 44 |
| White British | 89.00% | 129 |
| Unclassified | 4.80% | 7 |
| Other White | 2.80% | 4 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.70% | 1 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.70% | 1 |
| White and Black African | 0.70% | 1 |
| Other Black | 0.70% | 1 |
| Caribbean | 0.70% | 1 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.00% | 0 |
| African | 0.00% | 0 |
| Pakistani | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Mixed | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Indian | 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 | 978 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hindley Junior and Infant School Argyle Street , WN2 3PN | 3out of 4 | 614 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hindley All Saints CofE Primary School Chapel Fields Lane , Hindley WN2 3QS | 3out of 4 | 912 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's CofE Primary School Kildare Street , Hindley WN2 3HY | - not rated | 1,065 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Church of England Primary School, Hindley Kildare Street , Hindley WN2 3HY | 3out of 4 | 1,065 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Benedict's Catholic Primary School Hindley Abbott Street , Hindley WN2 3DG | 3out of 4 | 1,348 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Outwood Academy Hindley Mornington Road , Hindley WN2 4LG | - not rated | 972 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hindley High School Mornington Road , Hindley WN2 4LG | - not rated | 980 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardinal Newman RC School Darby Lane , Hindley WN2 3DH | - not rated | 1,258 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Phoenix Centre Leyland Park House , Park Road WN2 3RX | - not rated | 0 yd | Pupil referral unit | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Three Towers Alternative Provision Academy Leyland Park House , WN2 3RX | - not rated | 0 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| ACE Centre ACE Centre , Park Road WN2 3RX | - not rated | 43 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookfield High School Park Road , Hindley WN2 3RY | - not rated | 48 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hindley Borsdane Brook School Park Road , Hindley WN2 3RY | - not rated | 48 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.