Newbridge Learning Community
Other · Community special school · Ages 11–16 · Wigan
Newbridge Learning Community is an other school in Wigan for ages 11–16 (community special school). Its latest Ofsted outcome is School remains Good, from the inspection on 27 March 2024.
Key facts
- Address
- Moss Lane, Platt Bridge, Wigan, WN2 3TL
- Type
- Community special school
- Phase
- Other
- Ages
- 11–16
- Sector
- See recorded establishment type
- Council
- Wigan
- Pupils on roll
- 83 January 2026 school census
- Free school meals
- 74.7% of pupils eligible
- Pupils per teacher
- 7
Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026
Ofsted
School remains Good Inspected 27 March 2024
Strengths
- “Pupils feel safe and well cared for in this school.”
- “They enjoy the small class sizes and get the help that they need from the adults around them.”
- “The school has high expectations for pupils and this supports pupils to achieve well.”
To improve
- “However, in a small number of subjects, the curriculum is not as well developed.”
- “It is not always clear to staff what pupils need to know.”
- “In addition, staff have not received relevant support and training.”
Safeguarding: Effective
Quoted from the Ofsted report published 14 May 2024 (read the report). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Exam results
| Measure | School | England |
|---|---|---|
| GCSE English and maths, grade 5 or above (2024/25) | 0% | 45% |
| Attainment 8 score (2024/25) | 18.9 | 46 |
Department for Education school performance data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
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Straight-line distance, in Wigan.
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