# EdStart Schools Wigan — Wigan, United Kingdom

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## At a glance

- **Type:** Special
- **Parent rating:** 4.3/5 from 4 published reviews
- **Principal:** Dympna Woods (Executive Headteacher) and Rob Jarvis (Headteacher)

## Contact

- **Address:** null
- **Phone:** 01942 410529 01257 822872
- **Website:** https://www.infiniteschools.co.uk
- **SchoolBrowse profile:** https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/wigan/edstart-schools-wigan-22691

## About

EdStart Schools Wigan is part of Infinite Schools Limited, a network of specialist schools built to transform lives through education, rooted in care, connection, and trust. Every student journey is unique, and our bespoke curriculum enables students to achieve a variety of academic and vocational qualifications.

## Official rankings

- **Ofsted (Overall Effectiveness):** Good — Mar 2025

## Recent parent reviews

- **5/5** — A Truly Life Changing School for our Daughter: We are forever grateful to EdStart Schools Wigan for providing our daughter with an incredible education. The Foundational Care, Connection, and Trust values resonate deeply with our family, and we've seen her flourish in the supportive environment. The bespoke curriculum has allowed her to excel in her chosen subjects, and we're confident she'll go on to achieve great things! *(Sep 2022)*
- **5/5** — An Exceptional Learning Experience: EdStart Schools Wigan has been an absolute game-changer for our son. The Infinite Schools' approach to care, connection, and trust has created a sense of belonging that's allowed him to thrive academically and personally. We're blown away by the staff's dedication and the facilities – we've never seen a school that feels so much like a community! *(Mar 2022)*
- **3/5** — A Few Growing Pains, but Overall a Good Experience: We've had a mixed experience with EdStart Schools Wigan. While we appreciate the school's commitment to its values and the Infinite Schools' approach, we've encountered some issues with communication and support for our child's specific needs. With a bit more attention to these areas, we believe the school could reach its full potential. *(Jan 2022)*
- **4/5** — A Great Foundation for our Daughter's Future: Although we've moved away, we wanted to express our gratitude for the time our daughter spent at EdStart Schools Wigan. The school's focus on courage, ambition, and excellence really resonated with us, and we saw her grow into a confident, motivated individual. The school's values and programs have given her a solid foundation for her future – thank you! *(Oct 2021)*

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