Expanse Learning Wigan School
Other independent special school · Ages 11–16 · Wigan
Expanse Learning Wigan School is an independent special school in Wigan for ages 11–16.
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Key facts
- Address
- Tyrer Avenue, Worsley Mesnes, Wigan, WN3 5XF
- Type
- Other independent special school
- Ages
- 11–16
- Council
- Wigan
- Pupils on roll
- 89 January 2026 school census
- Free school meals
- z of pupils eligible
Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026
Ofsted
No Ofsted grade
Strengths
- “Pupils are happy and feel safe at school.”
- “The sensitive and responsive staff have an exceptional understanding of how to meet pupils’ needs.”
- “This ensures that the environment is one of comfort and calmness.”
To improve
- “However, in a small number of subjects, the design of the curriculum is not as clear about what the school wants pupils to learn.”
- “As a result, pupils do not achieve as well in these subjects as they do in others.”
Safeguarding: Effective
Quoted from the Ofsted report published 14 July 2025 (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) | 8% | 45% |
| Attainment 8 score (2024/25) | 13.1 | 46 |
Department for Education school performance data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
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