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Expanse Learning Wigan School
Tyrer Avenue, Worsley Mesnes, Wigan, Greater Manchester, WN3 5XF, Wigan
Overview
Ofsted
Not available
Pupils
73
Capacity
90
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
81%
Summary
With limited published data, the school currently shows a low GCSE Attainment 8 score of 13.1, and only 8% of students achieve a grade 4 or above in English and Maths. This suggests challenges in academic performance, particularly in core subjects. Parents may want to consider these factors when evaluating options for their child’s secondary education.
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| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 13.1 | No UK data |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 8% | No UK data |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 8% | No UK data |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 0% | No UK data |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 0% | No UK data |
Location
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53.53354, -2.65269 · WN3 5XF
School details
Local authorityWigan
RegionNorth West
URN145289
School typeOther independent special school
Websitewww.expanselearning.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Expanse Learning Wigan School rated by Ofsted?
Expanse Learning Wigan School has not been recently inspected under the current Ofsted framework. Sub-domain ratings from its most recent inspection are shown on this page.
Is Expanse Learning Wigan School a good school?
Expanse Learning Wigan School scores –/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 0% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Expanse Learning Wigan School in GCSEs?
Expanse Learning Wigan School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 13.1. 8% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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