The Parks School is an independent special school approved under Section 41 in Hindley, Wigan, for children and young people aged 11 to 16.
- Ages 11–16
- 21 pupils
- Ofsted: Good
School details
- Type
- Independent special school (Section 41)
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Boys and girls
- Boys and girls
- Pupils
- 21 (places for 30)
- Headteacher
- Mr Steven Williams
- Opened
- 12 January 2012
- Council
- Wigan
- School reference (URN)
- 137821
How to get a place
4 steps, starting with an EHC plan
- An EHC plan
Places at schools like this usually come through an Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan. If your child doesn’t have one yet, you can ask the council for an assessment yourself.
- Visit and ask questions
See whether the school feels right and whether it can meet your child’s needs. Our list of questions below can help.
- Ask for the school to be named
Tell the council that looks after the plan (often Wigan council) that this is the school you want, and ask them to consult it.
- Named in the plan
If the school is named in your child’s plan, it must admit your child. Free home-to-school transport is often part of the arrangement.
Questions to ask when you visit
8 questions to tick off as you go
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Ofsted
Rated Good, February 2025
Rated Good at its last graded inspection, in February 2025.
- Quality of educationGood
- Behaviour and attitudesGood
- Personal developmentGood
- Leadership and managementGood
- SafeguardingEffective
Independent school standards: all standards met.
Contact and getting there
Market Street, Hindley, WN2 3AN
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Directions: Walk Public transport Drive
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- Three Towers Alternative Provision Academy Alternative provision · Ages 4–16 0.6 miles
- Oakfield High School and College Special school · Ages 11–19 · Ofsted: Outstanding 1.0 mile
- Newbridge Learning Community Special school · Ages 11–16 · Ofsted: Good 1.2 miles
By need in Wigan: Autism (12) · Speech and language (7) · SEMH (6) · Dyslexia and SpLD (6) · Severe learning (5) · Physical (4) · Moderate learning (3) · PMLD (3) · Hearing (3) · Vision (3) · Multi-sensory (3)
Questions about The Parks School
How do I get a place at The Parks School?
There’s no catchment area or application round. Places usually come through an Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan: ask the council that looks after the plan to consult The Parks School. If it is named in the plan, the school must admit your child.
What ages does The Parks School take?
Aged 11 to 16, boys and girls.
What is The Parks School’s Ofsted rating?
There’s no overall grade to show. Read the school’s latest inspection report on the Ofsted website.
Where is The Parks School?
Market Street, Hindley, WN2 3AN, in Wigan.
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