Expanse Learning Wigan School is an independent special school approved under Section 41 in Wigan for children and young people aged 11 to 16.
- Ages 11–16
- 89 pupils
- Ofsted: Good
School details
- Type
- Independent special school (Section 41)
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Boys and girls
- Boys and girls
- Pupils
- 89 (places for 90)
- Headteacher
- Mr Ed Hanley
- Opened
- 19 September 2018
- Council
- Wigan
- School reference (URN)
- 145289
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, June 2025
Rated Good at its last graded inspection, in June 2025.
- Quality of educationGood
- Behaviour and attitudesOutstanding
- Personal developmentOutstanding
- Leadership and managementGood
- SafeguardingEffective
Independent school standards: all standards met.
Contact and getting there
Tyrer Avenue, Wigan, WN3 5XF
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Directions: Walk Public transport Drive
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Other SEND schools nearby
- Hope School Special school · Ages 2–19 0.9 miles
- Westfield Community School Mainstream + base · Ages 3–11 1.0 mile
- TMP College Independent · Ages 16–25 1.0 mile
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Questions about Expanse Learning Wigan School
How do I get a place at Expanse Learning Wigan 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 Expanse Learning Wigan School. If it is named in the plan, the school must admit your child.
What ages does Expanse Learning Wigan School take?
Aged 11 to 16, boys and girls.
What is Expanse Learning Wigan School’s Ofsted rating?
There’s no overall grade to show. Read the school’s latest inspection report on the Ofsted website.
Where is Expanse Learning Wigan School?
Tyrer Avenue, Wigan, WN3 5XF, in Wigan.
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