The short version
Average GCSE results. Nearly full.
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 41.1 vs national 43.8)
- This school does not have a sixth form
- The school is nearly full at 91% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
41.1
2.7 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
30%
11.9pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
25%
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
88%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
79%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
5%
Employment
Directly into work
4%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
8%
Based on 142 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, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 80 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 819
- Capacity
- 91%
- FSM
- 38%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- St. Helens
- Trust
- OUTWOOD GRANGE ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Mr Philip Abram
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Clipsley Lane, Haydock, St. Helens, Merseyside, WA11 0JG
Town setting
Questions parents ask
Is Outwood Academy Haydock a selective school?
No. Outwood Academy Haydock is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
How many pupils attend Outwood Academy Haydock?
Outwood Academy Haydock currently has 819 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Outwood Academy Haydock take?
Outwood Academy Haydock caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Outwood Academy Haydock?
Outwood Academy Haydock is in St. Helens, WA11 0JG, in the St. Helens local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Outwood Academy Haydock have a sixth form?
No, Outwood Academy Haydock does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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