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Fir Tree College
Secondary · Mixed · Ages 14–25 · Special post-16 institution
The Nook, Appley Bridge, Shevington, Wigan WN6 9JB · firtreecollege.com · 01257 251502
Overview
- Ofsted
- Report card
- May 2026 · graded by area, with no overall grade
- Capacity
- 50
- Local authority
- Wigan
The official school record (Department for Education)
Ofsted
Ofsted inspected Fir Tree College on 6 May 2026 and published a report card: each area has its own grade, and there is no overall grade.
- Inclusion: Needs attention
- Leadership and governance: Needs attention
- Inspected
- 6 May 2026
- Report card
- Safeguarding
- Met
Graded areas
| Inclusion | Needs attention |
|---|---|
| Leadership and governance | Needs attention |
| High needs: curriculum, teaching and training | Needs attention |
| High needs: achievement | Needs attention |
| High needs: participation and development | Expected standard |
Previously: Good, graded inspection, Jun 2022
Earlier inspections
September 2019 to November 2025
Jun 2022Good
Quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good Safeguarding Effective