Infinite Schools Wigan
Infinite Schools Wigan is an independent special school in Wigan for pupils aged 11 to 16. It has 56 pupils on roll. The latest Ofsted rating for Infinite Schools Wigan is Good, from an inspection in May 2025. In 2026 its average Attainment 8 score was 8.8, and 0% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in both English and maths GCSE.
Ofsted inspection: May 2025. GCSE results: 2026.
| Type | Independent School / Other independent special school |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Harrow Road Marsh Green Pemberton Wigan Greater Manchester WN5 0QL |
| Phone | 01942410529 |
| Reference Number | 149591 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 56 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 71.43%
Girls: 28.57% |
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 |
|---|
EdStart Schools Wigan is likely to meet independent school standards following a material change to expand its capacity from 25 to 70 pupils. This school caters primarily to students who are at risk of exclusion from mainstream education, with a particular focus on those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). The school has demonstrated a strong commitment to safeguarding and health and safety, ensuring that appropriate policies and practices are in place to protect its pupils. This includes the implementation of a comprehensive safeguarding policy and suitable medical facilities.
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 31 Mar 2025 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 31 Mar 2025 | Additional inspection |
| 18 Jun 2024 | Standard inspection: |
| 15 Feb 2023 | Pre-registration inspection |
| Proposed to open |
Strengths
- Robust safeguarding policies and practices are in place.
- Comprehensive health and safety measures with regular checks.
- Adequate and well-maintained premises for proposed pupil increase.
- Effective staffing strategies ensuring adequate pupil supervision.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 8.8 | 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 | 0% | 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) | 0% | 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, 41.1% of pupils at Infinite Schools Wigan were on SEN support (nationally 18.4%) and 58.9% 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 Infinite Schools Wigan's Ofsted rating?
The latest Ofsted rating for Infinite Schools Wigan is Good, from an inspection in May 2025.
When was Infinite Schools Wigan last inspected by Ofsted?
Infinite Schools Wigan was last inspected in May 2025.
How many pupils does Infinite Schools Wigan have?
Infinite Schools Wigan has 56 pupils on roll.
What age range does Infinite Schools Wigan cover?
Infinite Schools Wigan for pupils aged 11 to 16.
What are Infinite Schools Wigan's GCSE results?
In 2026 its average Attainment 8 score was 8.8, and 0% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in both English and maths GCSE.
Where is Infinite Schools Wigan?
Infinite Schools Wigan is at Harrow Road, Marsh Green, Pemberton, Wigan, Greater Manchester, WN5 0QL.