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Expanse Learning Wigan School

 

Contact Details

Address:
 Tyrer Avenue
 Worsley Mesnes
 Wigan
 Greater Manchester WN3 5XF
Telephone: 01942 877715

School Type

Phase: Secondary (ages 11-16)
Type: Independent Special School (Section 41 approved)
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Special
Established: 2018

Staff and Pupils

Headteacher: Mr Ed Hanley (since October 2021)
Previous Headteacher: Richard King
Number of pupils: 89
Sex: Mixed (80% boys / 20% girls)
Eligible for free school meals (FSM): 0.0% (low)
FSM pupils at 10 nearest schools†: 29.8%
Local child deprivation rate: 19.0% (4km radius)
Ethnic minority pupils at 10 nearest schools†: 14.5%
Distance to 10th nearest school†: 5.8km
† Schools of the same phase (primary or secondary) for which data are available

Location and Administration

Region: North West
Authority: Wigan
Constituency: Makerfield
Electoral Ward: Worsley Mesnes
School Number: 3596003

Inspections and Reports

Ofsted Report: 10th June 2025 (view record)
Ofsted Rating: Good

External Links

DfE Record: View record
School Performance Table: View record
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