Progress Schools - Lilford Centre

URN: 148070 • Wigan M29 8LN

Overview

Name
Progress Schools - Lilford Centre
URN
148070
Type
Other independent school
Phase
Not applicable
Status
Closed
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Admissions
Trust
Private
Yes
Ofsted rating
Inadequate
Ranking score
24.2 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Andrew Fletcher (since 2025)
Telephone
Website
Address
The Lilford Centre, Wigan M29 8LN

Summary

Progress Schools - Lilford Centre is an independent alternative education provider located in Wigan, catering to students aged 11-16. With a current enrolment of 11 pupils and a capacity of 50, the school focuses on supporting young people who have faced challenges in mainstream education, including those with special educational needs and social, emotional, and mental health difficulties.

The school employs a bespoke teaching approach, utilising a Primary model where teachers cover a range of subjects. This allows for more personalised attention in smaller class sizes, fostering a supportive learning environment. Progress Schools aims to ensure that all pupils have the opportunity to achieve nationally recognised qualifications, including the Y11 terminal exams, to facilitate their transition to further education or employment.

Additionally, Progress Schools promotes community involvement through initiatives like the Community Learning Programme, which encourages local engagement and support. The ethos of the school centres on understanding individual student needs and aspirations, helping them to progress towards positive outcomes post-16.

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Key details

LA
Wigan
Age range
9 - 16
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
50
Pupils
11
Boys
8
Girls
3
FSM %
Open date
2020-09-17
Close date
2024-08-31
Last Ofsted
2022-07-14
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 11 8 3 50
2024-09-11 11 8 3 50
2023-09-11 23 17 6 50 0.00
2022-09-11 23 17 6 50 0.00
2021-09-11 17 13 4 50

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