The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 40.4 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
40.4
3.4 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
37%
5.0pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
12%
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
89%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
82%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
4%
Employment
Directly into work
3%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
9%
Based on 225 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 17 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
23% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
5% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 101 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,164
- Capacity
- 98%
- FSM
- 24.4%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Wigan
- Trust
- THE ROWAN LEARNING TRUST
- Head
- Mr Paul McKendrick (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Carr Lane, Hawkley Hall, Wigan, Lancashire, WN3 5NY
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmWigan Worsley Mesnes Community Primary School
Primary · 976m away
St Paul's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
St Jude's Catholic Primary School Wigan
Primary · 1.5km away
Hope School
Special school · 1.5km away
St James' Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Expanse Learning Wigan School
Independent · 1.6km away
Britannia Bridge Primary School
Primary · 2.0km away
Landgate School, Bryn
Special school · 2.0km away
Questions parents ask
Is Hawkley Hall High School a selective school?
No. Hawkley Hall High School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Hawkley Hall High School's Ofsted rating?
Hawkley Hall High School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Hawkley Hall High School?
Hawkley Hall High School currently has 1,164 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Hawkley Hall High School take?
Hawkley Hall High School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Hawkley Hall High School?
Hawkley Hall High School is in Wigan, WN3 5NY, in the Wigan local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Hawkley Hall High School have a sixth form?
No, Hawkley Hall High School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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