Expanse Learning Wigan School - Ofsted Report, Parent Reviews (2025)
Expanse Learning Wigan School
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Expanse Learning Wigan School
- Secondary
- Wigan WN3 5XF
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Requires Improvement |
| Does the school meet the independent school standards? | Yes |
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Academic Progress: Pupils achieve well over time and re-engage with education.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Staff manage pupils鈥� behaviour well; positive relationships and high levels of respect are noted.
Qualifications and Training: Teachers have strong subject knowledge and use information to meet pupils鈥� needs effectively.
Current Educational Practices: Staff confidently deliver a well-sequenced curriculum, promoting reading and communication skills.
Strengths and Challenges: Strong subject knowledge but links between subjects need improvement to deepen understanding.
Opportunities for Involvement: Work experience and days at local colleges help pupils explore future choices.
Communication: The school communicates effectively with parents using a detailed safeguarding policy available via the website.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents comment positively on pupils鈥� happiness and well-being.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders handle conflicts quickly, ensuring staff manage behavior well.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders have developed an ambitious curriculum, improved the library, and enhanced pastoral support.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders efficiently manage standards, ensuring compliance
Actions for Quality Improvement: Planned carefully for increased pupil numbers
Managing Bullying and Safety: Bullying is dealt with quickly; pupils feel safe and understand how to protect themselves.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Strong safeguarding practices and pastoral support meet pupils' social and emotional needs.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Safeguarding procedures secure
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Regular training ensures staff respond to concerns
Extracurricular Offerings: Pupils participate in clubs like chess and mindfulness during the school day.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Clubs and activities complement the academic curriculum effectively.
Outdoor Facilities: The outdoor area surface has been recently improved, ensuring a safe environment.
Career Counselling Services: Teachers support pupils applying for jobs and college courses; work experience provided.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Pupils are well prepared for the next stage of their education or employment.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Effective support helps pupils with SEND catch up after significant absences.
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About Us
Expanse Learning Wigan School is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Greater Manchester, North West.
It has 62 students from age 11-16 yr.
At this school, 0% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Special Schools | Special Schools | Special Schools |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
C
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A-
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A
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Outstanding |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-16 | 11-19 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | - | 6.8 | 9 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 0% | 7% | 0% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 2.1 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 26.43% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 13% | 42.54% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 21.39% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 7.04% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 11.04% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.11 | 2.64 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 88.18% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 157 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 78% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 36.14% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | - | 4.55% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 27.73% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | - | 9.64% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 5.36% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 5.05% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 1.1 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 30.32% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 43.93% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 19.29% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 9.71% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 12.39% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.07 | 2.73 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 89.59% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 150 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 83.05% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 39.41% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | - | 5.32% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 28.27% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | - | 10.09% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 3.32% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 3.27% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
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| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 21st Oct 2024 - 25th Oct 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 21st Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
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| Terms | Dates |
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| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 20th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 26th Oct 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 20th Jul 2025 |
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