Expanse Learning Wigan School
URN: 145289 • Wigan WN3 5XF
Overview
- Name
- Expanse Learning Wigan School
- URN
- 145289
- 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
- 53.8 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Ed Hanley (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01942877715
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Tyrer Avenue, Wigan WN3 5XF
Summary
Expanse Learning Wigan School is an independent special school located in Wigan, catering to students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. With a current enrolment of 73 pupils and a capacity of 90, the school focuses on providing tailored education and care to help students progress towards their individual goals and aspirations.
The curriculum at Expanse Learning is designed to be bespoke and innovative, ensuring that each student receives the support they need to thrive academically and personally. The school operates under the ethos of "progress through education and care," aiming to foster independence and resilience among its learners. Programs are funded by the Education & Skills Funding Agency and local authorities, highlighting the school's commitment to accessibility and community support.
Expanse Learning prides itself on creating an inclusive environment where students, staff, and families work collaboratively to achieve the best outcomes. The leadership emphasizes high expectations for attendance and engagement, ensuring that students feel happy and motivated in their learning journey.
The curriculum at Expanse Learning is designed to be bespoke and innovative, ensuring that each student receives the support they need to thrive academically and personally. The school operates under the ethos of "progress through education and care," aiming to foster independence and resilience among its learners. Programs are funded by the Education & Skills Funding Agency and local authorities, highlighting the school's commitment to accessibility and community support.
Expanse Learning prides itself on creating an inclusive environment where students, staff, and families work collaboratively to achieve the best outcomes. The leadership emphasizes high expectations for attendance and engagement, ensuring that students feel happy and motivated in their learning journey.
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Nearby alternatives
- Hope School (78.5)
- Oakfield High School and College (76.6)
- Fir Tree College (60.2)
- TMP College (58.7)
- Landgate School, Bryn (52.4)
Key details
- LA
- Wigan
- Age range
- 11 - 16
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Capacity
- 90
- Pupils
- 73
- Boys
- 54
- Girls
- 19
- FSM %
- Open date
- 2018-09-19
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-03-03
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Greater Manchester
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 73 | 54 | 19 | 90 | |
| 2024-09-11 | 62 | 44 | 18 | 60 | |
| 2023-09-11 | 31 | 27 | 4 | 45 | 0.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 31 | 27 | 4 | 45 | 0.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 31 | 24 | 7 | 31 | 0.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 30 | 21 | 9 | 31 | 0.00 |
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