Newbridge Learning Community

  • Special
  • Local authority maintained
  • Ages 11 to 16
Ofsted: Good

Moss Lane, Platt Bridge, Wigan, WN2 3TLOpen in maps

Newbridge Learning Community is a special school in Wigan for ages 11 to 16. It is one of the 136 schools in Wigan. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in November 2012.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 8 November 2012, report published 30 November 2012

Overall effectiveness
Good
Leadership and management
Good

Read the full Ofsted report

Exam results

GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25

21 pupils in the year group

Attainment 8 score18.9

18.9, 27.2 below the England average of 46.1.

Grade 5 or above in English and maths0%

0%, 45.4 percentage points below the England average of 45.4%.

Grade 4 or above in English and maths0%

0%, 64.8 percentage points below the England average of 64.8%.

Pupils entering the EBacc0%

0%, 40.5 percentage points below the England average of 40.5%.

EBacc average point score1.55

1.55, 2.54 below the England average of 4.09.

Pupil numbers and mix

83 pupils on roll, with places for 88

Eligible for free school meals74.7%

74.7%, 48.2 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language0%

0%, 21.6 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support0%

0%, 14.8 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan100%

100%, 94 percentage points above the England average of 6%.

Schools near Newbridge Learning Community

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
The Parks School1 mileOfsted: GoodNot published
CEWE School2 milesOfsted: GoodNot published
Oakfield High School and College2 milesOfsted: OutstandingAttainment 8: 5.5
Willow Grove Primary School2 milesOfsted: Good0% met the expected standard
Expanse Learning Wigan School2 milesOfsted: GoodAttainment 8: 13.1

School details

School type
Community special school
Sector
Local authority maintained
Age range
11 to 16
Gender
Mixed
Headteacher
Mr Paul Appleton
Phone
01942369770
Website
newbridge.wigan.sch.uk
Address
Moss Lane, Platt Bridge, Wigan, WN2 3TL
Local authority
Wigan
URN
135199

School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.