EdStart Schools Wigan
URN: 149591 • Wigan WN5 0QL
Overview
- Name
- EdStart Schools Wigan
- URN
- 149591
- Type
- Other independent special school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Admissions
- Trust
- Private
- Yes
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 33.1 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Robert Jarvis (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01942410529
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Harrow Road, Wigan WN5 0QL
Summary
EdStart Schools Wigan is an independent special school located in Wigan, catering to a diverse range of students with special educational needs and alternative provision requirements. With a current enrolment of 17 pupils and a capacity of 70, the school focuses on providing a nurturing environment that supports learners facing various challenges, including social, emotional, and mental health needs.
The school is committed to reducing barriers to education and fostering an inclusive atmosphere where all students feel valued and secure. EdStart Schools employs a collaborative approach, encouraging best practices that embrace diversity and promote high-quality education tailored to individual needs. The curriculum is designed to inspire and empower students, helping them to discover their potential and personal motivations.
EdStart Schools is registered with the Department for Education and accredited by major examination bodies, ensuring that it meets high educational standards. The school is actively expanding its reach across Greater Manchester and Merseyside, aiming to support more young people through partnerships with local schools and agencies.
The school is committed to reducing barriers to education and fostering an inclusive atmosphere where all students feel valued and secure. EdStart Schools employs a collaborative approach, encouraging best practices that embrace diversity and promote high-quality education tailored to individual needs. The curriculum is designed to inspire and empower students, helping them to discover their potential and personal motivations.
EdStart Schools is registered with the Department for Education and accredited by major examination bodies, ensuring that it meets high educational standards. The school is actively expanding its reach across Greater Manchester and Merseyside, aiming to support more young people through partnerships with local schools and agencies.
Useful links
- Special Educational Needs (SEN) (sen)
- Parent Privacy Notice (download)
- Pupil Privacy Notice (download)
- Workforce Privacy Notice (download)
- About EdStart Schools (other)
- Curriculum (other)
- Expectations (other)
- GDPR (other)
- News (other)
- Policies (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Hope School (78.5)
- Oakfield High School and College (76.6)
- Fir Tree College (60.2)
- TMP College (58.7)
- Expanse Learning Wigan School (53.8)
Key details
- LA
- Wigan
- Age range
- 11 - 16
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Capacity
- 70
- Pupils
- 17
- Boys
- 12
- Girls
- 5
- FSM %
- Open date
- 2023-04-11
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Greater Manchester
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 17 | 12 | 5 | 70 | |
| 2024-09-11 | 15 | 12 | 3 | 25 | |
| 2023-09-11 | 25 |
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