Ofsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 10 Jun 2025
Source: Get Information about Schools, URN 145289.
GCSE and equivalent results at the end of year 11. Attainment 8 averages results across 8 subjects.
| Measure | This school | Wigan | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 scoreResults across 8 subjects, English and maths count twice. 50 is about a grade 5 average. | 3.2 | 45.1 | 46.2 |
| Grade 4 or above in English and mathsGrade 4 is a standard pass. | 0% | 63.9% | 64.8% |
| Grade 5 or above in English and mathsGrade 5 is a strong pass. | 0% | 43% | 46.3% |
| Grade 7 or above in English and mathsGrade 7 is roughly an old A grade. | 0% | 10.4% | 14.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4, including English and maths | 0% | 59.2% | 60.2% |
| Pupils at the end of key stage 4 | 13 | - | - |
Source: DfE, Key stage 4 performance, Academic year 2025/26, published 15 Oct 2026.
Pupils at the January school census.
| Measure | This school |
|---|---|
| Total pupils | 89 |
| Girls | 18 |
| Boys | 71 |
| SEN supportPupils with special educational needs who get extra help at school. | 1 |
| EHC planEducation, health and care plan: a legal plan for pupils with more complex needs. | 88 |
Source: DfE, Schools, pupils and their characteristics and School capacity, Academic year 2025/26, published 04 Jun 2026.
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| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Primary | St Jude's Catholic Primary School Wigan | Voluntary aided school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 25 Apr 2023. | |
| 0.1 mi | Primary | St James' Church of England Primary School | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 8 Feb 2011. | |
| 0.4 mi | Primary | Wigan Worsley Mesnes Community Primary School | Community school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 15 Oct 2013. | |
| 0.4 mi | Primary | St Mark's CofE Primary School | Academy sponsor led | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 13 Sept 2023. | |
| 0.6 mi | Primary | St Paul's Church of England Primary School | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 11 Oct 2023. | |
| 0.8 mi | Primary | Highfield St Matthew's Church of England Primary School | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 1 Mar 2023. | |
| 0.9 mi | Primary | Marus Bridge Primary School | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 18 Sept 2012. | |
| 0.9 mi | Primary | St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School Wigan | Voluntary aided school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 24 Mar 2015. | |
| 1.0 mi | Secondary | Hawkley Hall High School | Academy converter | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 19 Nov 2024. | |
| 1.0 mi | Primary | Westfield Community School | Community school | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 10 Dec 2024. |
Expanse Learning Wigan School is rated Good by Ofsted, last inspected on 10 Jun 2025.
Expanse Learning Wigan School has 89 pupils aged 11 to 16.
Figures are the latest published by the Department for Education for each measure. Small numbers are suppressed by the publisher to protect pupils' privacy. Read how Area360 school ratings and rankings work.