Expanse Learning Wigan School
Expanse Learning Wigan School is an independent special school in Wigan for pupils aged 11 to 16. It has 89 pupils on roll. The latest Ofsted rating for Expanse Learning Wigan School is Good, from an inspection in July 2025. In 2025 its average Attainment 8 score was 13.1, and 8% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in both English and maths GCSE.
Ofsted inspection: July 2025. GCSE results: 2025.
| Type | Independent School / Other independent special school |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Tyrer Avenue Worsley Mesnes Wigan Greater Manchester WN3 5XF |
| Phone | 01942877715 |
| Reference Number | 145289 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 89 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 79.78%
Girls: 20.22% |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 8 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 9 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 10 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 11 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|
Expanse Learning Wigan is performing well overall, with good ratings across most areas including the quality of education, leadership, and management. The school excels in creating a safe and supportive environment for its pupils, particularly those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), which comprises the entire student body. Staff have an exceptional understanding of each pupil's individual needs, fostering strong relationships that enhance learning and personal development.
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 10 Jun 2025 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 10 Jun 2025 | Standard inspection: |
| 31 Oct 2024 | Additional inspection |
| 21 Sep 2023 | Additional inspection |
| 01 Mar 2022 | Standard inspection: |
| 13 Jan 2022 | Additional inspection |
| 22 Jan 2019 | Standard inspection: |
| 24 Jul 2018 | Pre-registration inspection |
| Proposed to open |
Strengths
- Outstanding behaviour and attitudes among pupils
- Exceptional understanding of pupils' needs by staff
- Broad and rich curriculum with varied qualifications including vocational options
- Successful strategies in place to improve attendance
- Strong emphasis on personal development and mental health awareness
- Effective careers provision helping pupils understand post-16 options
Areas for Improvement
- Curriculum design is unclear in a small number of subjects, affecting achievement
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 13.1 | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 8.3% | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 8.3% | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
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Unlock for £9.99In 2025–26, 1.1% of pupils at Expanse Learning Wigan School were on SEN support (nationally 18.4%) and 98.9% had an education, health and care (EHC) plan (nationally 7.9%).
Source: Department for Education, Special educational needs in England (the 2025–26 school census). SEN support is extra help in school without an EHC plan. National figures are for all state-funded independent school schools. Counts are as published, with small numbers not hidden.
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What is Expanse Learning Wigan School's Ofsted rating?
The latest Ofsted rating for Expanse Learning Wigan School is Good, from an inspection in July 2025.
When was Expanse Learning Wigan School last inspected by Ofsted?
Expanse Learning Wigan School was last inspected in July 2025.
How many pupils does Expanse Learning Wigan School have?
Expanse Learning Wigan School has 89 pupils on roll.
What age range does Expanse Learning Wigan School cover?
Expanse Learning Wigan School for pupils aged 11 to 16.
What are Expanse Learning Wigan School's GCSE results?
In 2025 its average Attainment 8 score was 13.1, and 8% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in both English and maths GCSE.
Where is Expanse Learning Wigan School?
Expanse Learning Wigan School is at Tyrer Avenue, Worsley Mesnes, Wigan, Greater Manchester, WN3 5XF.