The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2017).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 41.6 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2017
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
41.6
2.2 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
38%
4.1pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
32%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
86%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
76%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
7%
Employment
Directly into work
3%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
11%
Based on 194 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 17 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
28% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 124 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,140
- Capacity
- 95%
- FSM
- 45.7%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Knowsley
- Trust
- WADE DEACON TRUST
- Head
- Mr Ian Critchely (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
April 2017 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
June 2016 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
March 2016 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
December 2015 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
July 2015 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
April 2015 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
June 2013 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Academy conversion letter
May 2013 | Academy Conversion Letter
Location
The Avenue, Halewood, Knowsley, Merseyside, L26 1UU
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmYew Tree Community Primary School (With Designated Special Provision)
Primary · Very close
Yew Tree Primary Academy
Primary · Very close
St Andrew the Apostle Catholic Primary School
Primary · 482m away
Knowsley Southern Primary Support Centre
Special school · 639m away
Plantation Primary School
Primary · 651m away
St Mark's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 876m away
Holy Family Catholic Primary School
Primary · 982m away
Hunts Cross Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Questions parents ask
Is Halewood Academy a selective school?
No. Halewood Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Halewood Academy's Ofsted rating?
Halewood Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Halewood Academy?
Halewood Academy currently has 1,140 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Halewood Academy take?
Halewood Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Halewood Academy?
Halewood Academy is in Knowsley, L26 1UU, in the Knowsley local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Halewood Academy have a sixth form?
No, Halewood Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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