The Ark Wigan Ltd, Wigan
Special
Special post 16 institution
Mixed
Ages 16–24
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Key Information
DfE GIASHead:Mrs Georgina Kennedy
LA:Wigan
Phone:01942800369
Website:www.thearkwigan.com
Address:13 Library Street, Wigan, WN1 1NN
Area:Schools in WN1
Status:open
Opened:1 November 2021
Ofsted Rating
No inspection data available
URN:152805
Diocese:Not applicable
Constituency:Wigan
Urban/Rural:Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Getting There
Train Stations
Wigan Wallgate Rail Station (North Entrance)
156m · 3 min walkWigan North Western Rail Station (East Entrance)
225m · 4 min walkBus Stops
College Avenue (opp)
98m · 2 min walkMuseum of Wigan Life (opp)
125m · 2 min walkRodney Street (opp)
181m · 3 min walkWigan Wallgate Rail Station (Stop E)
198m · 3 min walkWigan Rail Stations (Stop D)
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Capacity & Demand
Area Demand Pressure - Wigan
High pressure
New homes approved:4,457
Projected new pupils:802
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Wigan
Admissions Demand - Wigan
Low demand0.91x oversubscription
Places available
4,050
Applications
3,703
Got 1st preference
88.4%
Got preferred school
96.4%
Secondary admissions across Wigan (2025/26)
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