Expanse Learning Wigan School
IndependentPrimary
Expanse Learning Wigan School
Ages11 – 16
89 pupils
Good· Jul 2025
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Details
Type
Independent School
Local Authority
Wigan
Head Teacher
Mr Ed Hanley
Gender
Mixed
Admissions
Non-selective
Religious Character
Does not apply
Opened
September 2018
Website
www.expanselearning.co.uk
Reference Number
145289
About This Data
- •School information is sourced from Get Information About Schools (GIAS), the official UK government register maintained by the Department for Education.
Pupils
Summary
Total Pupils73 (81% of capacity)
Age Range11 – 16
GenderMixed
Boys / Girls74% / 26%
Free School Meals—
English as Additional Language—
SEN Support1.4%
SEN with EHCP98.6%
Overall Attendance—
Persistent Absence—
Class Sizes
Overall Average0.0
Key Stage 10.0
Key Stage 20.0
Total Pupils
The number of pupils shown in this chart has come from the National School Census; these numbers may not match exactly other pupil data shown on this site, because different sources of data are updated at different times within the academic year.
Cohort Sizes
—
Pupil Ethnicities
—
About This Data
- •Data sourced from the National School Census for 2024/25, collected each January.
- •This is not live data. For current availability of places, contact the school or local authority directly.
- •Capacity refers to the maximum number of pupils a school can accommodate. Schools may operate above or below capacity, and spare places may only be available in certain year groups.
- •Persistent absence means a pupil missed 10% or more of their possible sessions during the academic year. Absence rates during 2020–2022 were significantly higher due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Inspections
Ofsted Inspections
7 inspections on record
Current Rating
Good· Jul 2025
- 2025Good
Category Judgements
Category Judgement Quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding Personal development Outstanding Leadership and management Good AI-Generated Insights
SEND11- Staff effectively identify and support pupils' special needs.
- More work is needed to ensure all pupils' needs are met.
Curriculum11- Most subjects have a clear curriculum with good outcomes.
- Some subjects lack clear learning objectives and outcomes.
Leadership2- Leaders and governors work well to improve provision.
- Leaders provide opportunities for staff to develop skills.
Pupil Progress11- Pupils achieve relevant qualifications for their future.
- Pupils achieve less well in some subjects due to unclear curriculum.
Teaching Quality11- Teachers present information clearly and check understanding.
- Some subjects lack structured teaching and learning sequences.
Personal Development2- Pupils understand equality, diversity, and healthy relationships.
- Pupils are encouraged to express feelings and manage mental health.
Behaviour & Attendance2- Pupils behave well and are respectful in lessons.
- Many pupils have missed significant education but show improvement.
Insights are generated by AI from the inspection report and may not be fully accurate.
- 2024
- 2023
- 2022Good
- 2019Requires Improvement
- 2018
About This Data
- •Inspection data is sourced from Ofsted, the official schools inspectorate for England.
- •Ratings may have changed since the last inspection. Always check the latest report for current information.
- •Some inspections (monitoring visits, academy conversions) do not result in a graded judgement.
GCSE Results
| Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 score | 2.3 | 43.2 | 46.9 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 0.0% | 40.2% | 46.2% |
| Grade 4 or above in English and maths | 0.0% | 60.4% | 65.4% |
| Entering EBacc | 0.0% | — | — |
| EBacc average point score | 0.14 | 3.7 | 4.1 |
Progress 8 scores unavailable for 2023/24
The government hasn't published progress measures for this year because there's no Year 6 test data to use as a starting point. This affected children who were in Year 6 during 2023/24 when Covid-19 disrupted national tests.
About This Data
- •Schools are ranked by their Attainment 8 score, which shows overall exam results. This data comes from the Department for Education performance tables.
- •Exam results and progress scores tell you different things. Imagine two children climbing a mountain: one starts at the bottom and climbs halfway up, while another starts a third of the way up and climbs another third. The second child climbed less distance but finished higher up. Exam results show where pupils finished (like height on the mountain), while progress scores show how far they've come since primary school (like distance climbed). Progress scores help you understand how much a school has helped pupils improve, regardless of where they started.
Contact Information
Address
Tyrer AvenueWorsley Mesnes
Wigan
Greater Manchester
WN3 5XF
Phone
01942877715Website
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