The Parks School
URN: 137821 • Hindley WN2 3AN
Overview
- Name
- The Parks School
- URN
- 137821
- Type
- Other independent special school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- Yes
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 64.5 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Steven Williams (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01942909033
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Market Street, Hindley WN2 3AN
Summary
The Parks School, located in Hindley, Wigan, is an independent special school catering to a mixed-gender population of 21 students, with a capacity of 30. The school is part of the Inspire CS Group, which provides tailored care and support for young people with complex needs. The ethos of The Parks School revolves around creating a safe and stable learning environment that enables students to reach their full potential.
The curriculum at The Parks School includes the full national curriculum alongside vocational qualifications, focusing on social and independent living skills. This comprehensive approach aims to equip students with the necessary tools for lifelong learning and personal development.
In addition to educational support, The Parks School emphasizes community engagement and collaboration with families and local services. The staff are dedicated to fostering positive relationships with students and their families, ensuring effective communication and support throughout each child's journey.
The curriculum at The Parks School includes the full national curriculum alongside vocational qualifications, focusing on social and independent living skills. This comprehensive approach aims to equip students with the necessary tools for lifelong learning and personal development.
In addition to educational support, The Parks School emphasizes community engagement and collaboration with families and local services. The staff are dedicated to fostering positive relationships with students and their families, ensuring effective communication and support throughout each child's journey.
Useful links
- The Parks School (other)
- Home (other)
- About us (other)
- Community Services (other)
- Careers Community Services (other)
- Careers Training and Education Services (other)
- Careers Childrens Services (other)
- Here To Help (other)
- News (other)
- Residential Services (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Hope School (78.5)
- Three Towers Alternative Provision Academy (77.1)
- Oakfield High School and College (76.6)
- Rowan Tree Primary School (72.9)
- Expanse Learning (Expanse Group Ltd) (60.2)
Key details
- LA
- Wigan
- Age range
- 11 - 16
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Capacity
- 30
- Pupils
- 21
- Boys
- 18
- Girls
- 3
- FSM %
- Open date
- 2012-01-12
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-06-08
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 21 | 18 | 3 | 30 | |
| 2024-09-11 | 21 | 15 | 6 | 30 | |
| 2023-09-11 | 19 | 14 | 5 | 30 | 0.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 19 | 14 | 5 | 30 | 0.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 21 | 15 | 6 | 30 | |
| 2020-09-11 | 18 | 12 | 6 | 30 |
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