The short version
81% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2025).
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2025
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent special school
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 73
- Capacity
- 81%
Governance
- Local authority
- Wigan
- Head
- Mr Ed Hanley
Provisions
Inspection record
Official linksStandard inspection: Good
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Additional inspection
October 2024 | Inspection
Additional inspection
September 2023 | Inspection
Standard inspection: Good
March 2022 | Inspection
Additional inspection
January 2022 | Inspection
Standard inspection: Requires Improvement
January 2019 | Inspection
Pre-registration inspection
July 2018 | Inspection
Location
Tyrer Avenue, Worsley Mesnes, Wigan, Greater Manchester, WN3 5XF
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt James' Church of England Primary School
Primary · Very close
St Jude's Catholic Primary School Wigan
Primary · Very close
Wigan Worsley Mesnes Community Primary School
Primary · 627m away
St Mark's CofE Primary School
Primary · 713m away
St Paul's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 925m away
Highfield St Matthew's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School Wigan
Primary · 1.4km away
Hope School
Special school · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
What is Expanse Learning Wigan School's Ofsted rating?
Expanse Learning Wigan School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Expanse Learning Wigan School?
Expanse Learning Wigan School currently has 73 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Expanse Learning Wigan School take?
Expanse Learning Wigan School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16.
Where is Expanse Learning Wigan School?
Expanse Learning Wigan School is in Wigan, WN3 5XF, in the Wigan local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
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