“schools in Wigan”

Winstanley, Wigan, Lancashire, WN3 6EE

Grade: 2

7 of 12 Inspection Report: St Aidan's Catholic Primary School, Wigan, 9–10 March 2009 equality well, practical steps to improve boys' writing are at an early stage. Good local authority support and excellent links with other schools, particularly a partner school, have helped leaders to stimulate more effective learning and an expectation of higher standards. Good opportunities are provided that allow pupils to study local and global issues. Plans are in place to enable pupil's further, first-hand experience of the rich diversity of cultures which exist beyond their immediate community. The governing body has increased its level of involvement in school. More consideration of information about standards and achievement give governors a good understanding of school performance and the ability to explore where improvement is still needed. 8 of 12 Inspection Report: St Aidan's Catholic Primary School, Wigan, 9–10 March 2009

Manchester Road, Leigh, Lancashire, WN7 2LU

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for students’ attainment and progress.  The school uses Wigan’s Pupil Referral Unit to provide alternative off-site provision for some students.  The proportion of students that leave or join the school at times other than the start of Year 7 is well above the national average. This is mainly due to the closure of a local high school in September 2011 when over 130 students joined the school across Years 9, 10 and 11.  The school is a member of the Wigan schools’ consortia.  The school has achieved several awards in recognition of the quality of its work. These include the Eco Schools Silver Award, the Bronze Arts Award, Champion School for Musical Futures and the International Schools award.  Following the death of the previous headteacher, a new headteacher was appointed in September 2013.

Wigan Lane, Wigan, Lancashire, WN1 2NT

The governing body Appropriate authority Mr David Layland Chair Mrs Julie Charnley Headteacher 12 March 2001 Date of previous school inspection Wigan Lane School address Wigan Lancashire WN1 2NT

Worsley Mesnes, Wigan, Lancashire, WN3 5HN

Inspection of a good school: Wigan Worsley Mesnes Community Primary School Clifton Street, Worsley Mesnes, Wigan, Lancashire WN3 5HN

Springfield, Wigan, Lancashire, WN6 7AU

Inspection of a good school: Wigan St Andrew’s CofE Junior and Infant School Mort Street, Springfield, Wigan, Lancashire WN6 7AU

Wigan Youth Zone, Parsons Walk, Wigan, WN1 1RU

Effectiveness of leadership and management Good

Leaders are reflective. They effectively apply their learning from one school across the other schools run by the company.  Leaders have an effective working relationship with both the local authority and with Wigan Youth Zone. Progress Schools Wigan accommodates extremely vulnerable pupils at the request of the local authority. These pupils have found it very difficult to succeed in other school settings.

Frog Lane, Wigan, Lancashire, WN1 1HQ

Frog Lane School address Comprehensive Type of school Wigan Voluntary aided School category Lancashire WN1 1HQ 11 °18 Age range of pupils 01942 768801 Telephone number Mixed Gender of pupils 01942 202293 Fax number 1643 Number on roll (school) 243 Number on roll (6th form) Mr D Mills Chair The governing body Appropriate authority Mrs J Rowlands Headteacher 26 November 2001 Date of previous school inspection

Standishgate, Wigan, Lancashire, WN1 1XL

Standishgate School address Primary Type of school Wigan Voluntary aided School category Lancashire WN1 1XL 4 °11 Age range of pupils 01942 206733 Telephone number Mixed Gender of pupils 01942 513869 Fax number 209 Number on roll (school) Mrs Lyn Cottriall Chair The governing body Appropriate authority Mrs M Kearsley Headteacher 15 October 2001 Date of previous school inspection

Hardybutts, Wigan, Lancashire, WN1 3RZ

Hardybutts School address Primary Type of school Wigan Voluntary aided School category Greater Manchester WN1 3RZ 3 °11 Age range of pupils

Worsley Mesnes, Wigan, Greater Manchester, WN3 5XF

Information about this proposed school

 Expanse Learning Wigan School will be an independent co-educational special school. It proposes to register for boys and girls aged 11 to 16.  The school proposes to open with a maximum number of 31 pupils. It intends to offer a small, personalised and nurturing environment for pupils who have SEN and/or disabilities, social, emotional mental health issues and ‘for those young people who have found a mainstream school environment overwhelming’.  The school aims to ensure that pupils make progress by affording them the opportunity to learn and develop in a supportive and creative environment in which there is a focus on recognising achievement.  The school is to be housed in the premises of a previous pupil referral unit that was originally built as a voluntary-aided Catholic primary school. The school intends to make use of the building and the school grounds to meet the learning needs of pupils

Worsley Mesnes, Wigan, Greater Manchester, WN3 5XF

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 This was the first inspection of Expanse Learning Wigan School. It was first registered by the Department for Education in July 2018 and opened as a school in September 2018.  The school is located in a refurbished building in Wigan that formerly housed a pupil referral unit. In addition to the pupils who are on the school’s roll, pupils who are dual- registered with their mainstream schools or pupil referral unit attend on short-term and/or part-time assessment placements.  The school provides education for pupils aged 11 to 16 who are at risk of or have fallen out of education.  Almost all the registered pupils have an education, health and care plan. A small number of pupils are placed at the school while a needs assessment is carried out. Pupils have a range of special educational needs, including autistic spectrum disorders and social, emotional and mental health difficulties.

Platt Bridge, Wigan, Lancashire, WN2 5JF

Primary Type of school Voluntary aided School category 3 °11 Age range of pupils Mixed Gender of pupils Number on roll 275 School The governing body Appropriate authority Mrs L Atherton Chair Mrs M Marsh Headteacher 5 July 2004 Date of previous school inspection Wigan Street School address Platt Bridge Wigan Lancashire WN2 5JF 01942 704148 Telephone number 01942 704149 Fax number

Shevington, Wigan, Lancashire, WN6 8EW

Inspection of Shevington Community Primary School, Wigan, WN6 8EW

Your school is providing you with a good education and has some outstanding features. Children get an excellent start in the Nursery and Reception classes and have so many opportunities to learn with each other through play. You continue to make good progress in all other years and, by the time you leave at the end of Year 6, you reach above average standards in English and well above average in mathematics and science. This is because the teaching you receive is good and you also work very hard.

Worsley Mesnes, Wigan, Lancashire, WN3 5AN

Inspection of St Jude’s Catholic Primary School, Wigan, WN3 5AN

Your school is satisfactory. It has some good features. These are just some of the things that are good about it.

Worsley Mesnes, Wigan, Lancashire, WN3 5HN

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 Wigan Worsley Mesnes Community Primary School is an average-sized primary school.  Most pupils are White British.  The proportion of disabled pupils and those with special educational needs supported at school action plus, or with a statement of special educational needs, is similar to that found in most schools. The proportion supported at school action is also broadly average.  The proportion of pupils known to be eligible for the pupil premium funding is above average. The pupil premium is additional funding for those pupils who are known to be eligible for free school meals, for children who are looked after by the local authority, and pupils whose parents are serving in the armed forces.  The school meets the government’s current floor standards, which set the minimum expectations for pupils’ attainment and progress.  The school operates a before-school breakfast club from 8.15 a.m.  Earlier this year, the senior leadership structure at the school was changed; the post of deputy

Ashton-in-Makerfield, Wigan, Greater Manchester, WN4 8XF

Inspection of Willow Grove Primary School, Wigan, WN4 8XF

Our best schools never stop trying to get better. At Willow Grove, for example, the Everyone Playing in Class (EPIC) is breaking new ground in helping you sort out the difficulties you face. I could not find anything to add to make the school better that Mrs Pearson has not already thought of. We both thought teachers could involve you a little bit more when they are deciding what you need to learn next. Do continue to enjoy your time at Willow Grove. It is a very special place. Largely, this is because this is the place you overcome your difficulties and learn well. Wherever your next destination, I wish you continued success.

Worsley Mesnes, Wigan, Greater Manchester, WN3 5XF

Expanse Learning Wigan School Tyrer Avenue, Worsley Mesnes, Wigan, Greater Manchester WN3 5XE

Worsley Mesnes, Wigan, Greater Manchester, WN3 5XF

Inspection of Expanse Learning Wigan School Tyrer Avenue, Worsley Mesnes, Wigan WN3 5XE

Worsley Mesnes, Wigan, Greater Manchester, WN3 5XF

Expanse Learning Wigan School Tyrer Avenue, Worsley Mesnes, Wigan WN3 5XE

Worsley Mesnes, Wigan, Greater Manchester, WN3 5XF

Inspection of Expanse Learning Wigan School Tyrer Avenue, Worsley Mesnes, Wigan, Greater Manchester WN3 5XF