Best Special Needs Schools in Wigan
11 special needs schools found
Key Facts
- In Wigan, 11 special schools cater to children with SEND, accounting for 3.9% of all schools in the area, with a total of 1,072 pupils.
- The pupil-teacher ratio in Wigan's special schools is 8.09, significantly lower than the national average, reflecting a more personalised learning environment for students.
- Ofsted inspections in Wigan's special schools reveal 90.0% are rated Good or Outstanding, with 3 schools achieving Outstanding and 6 rated Good out of 10 inspected.
- Wigan's special schools have 47.6% of pupils eligible for free school meals, a higher proportion than the national average, with a spending per pupil of £26,830.
Oakfield High School and College
Ofsted
Outstanding
Wigan, WN2 4XA
Special · Primary · Ages 11–19
KS2 Expected–
Absence12.0%
Pupils413
P/T Ratio8.9
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Newbridge Learning Community
Ofsted
Good
Wigan, WN2 3TL
Special · Primary · Ages 11–16
KS2 Expected–
Absence30.1%
Pupils83
P/T Ratio6.7
Willow Grove Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Wigan, WN4 8XF
Special · Primary · Ages 5–11
KS2 Expected6%
Absence8.3%
Pupils68
P/T Ratio6.6
Rowan Tree Primary School
Ofsted
Outstanding
Manchester, M46 9HP
Special · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected0%
Absence7.7%
Pupils131
P/T Ratio9.3
Landgate School, Bryn
Ofsted
Good
Wigan, WN4 0EP
Special · Primary · Ages 4–19
KS2 Expected0%
Absence11.4%
Pupils177
P/T Ratio7.2
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 11 special needs schools in Wigan, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.
Area Benchmarks
| Metric | Wigan | England |
|---|---|---|
| School QualityGood or Outstanding (Ofsted) | 90% | 90% |
| AttendancePersistent Absence | 36% | 20% |
| ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio | 8.1:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Spending per Pupil | £26,830 | £7,460 |
About This Data
- •School information is sourced from Get Information About Schools (GIAS), the official UK government register maintained by the Department for Education.
- •Inspection ratings are from Ofsted (state schools) and ISI (independent schools).
- •Performance data includes Key Stage 2, GCSE, and A-Level results from the Department for Education.