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Fir Tree College
Wigan·Not applicable·North West·Special post 16 institution·WN6 9JB
URN: 146039
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| URN | 146039 |
| Local authority | Wigan |
| Region | North West |
| Phase | Not applicable |
| Type | Special post 16 institution |
| Gender of entry | Mixed |
| Age range | 14-25 |
| Headteacher | Delia Casey |
| Trust | — |
| Admissions | — |
| Religious character | Does not apply |
| Postcode | WN6 9JB |
| Pupils | — |
| FSM eligible | — |
Contact and identifiers
The Nook, Appley Bridge, Shevington, Wigan, Greater Manchester, WN6 9JB
www.firtreecollege.com1257251502| DfE number | 7900 |
| UKPRN | 10043186 |
| Opened | 1 Sept 2018 |
| GIAS updated | 18 Sept 2025 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 18 Sept 2025 |
| Latest KS4 year | — |
| Latest KS2 year | — |
| Ofsted published | — |