Halewood Academy

A good academy converter school in Knowsley. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Halewood Academy.

Knowsley, L261UU Ofsted: Good Age 11-16 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

51

/ 100

Secondary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary schools

Progress 8 score
43.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: -0.47
English & Maths grade 4+ %
45.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 43.1%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
26 April 2017
Previous grade
Inadequate
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
The Avenue
Wood Road
Knowsley, L261UU

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
139614
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary
Address
The Avenue, Wood Road, Knowsley, L26 1UU
Age range
11-16
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
WADE DEACON TRUST
Capacity
1200 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
1,146
Free School Meals
47.2% (541 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.9% (33 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
90.0%
Good
Persistent Absence
35.5%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores
Attainment 8:
38.9
Ebacc Attainment 8:
10.9
English Attainment 8:
8.8
Maths Attainment 8:
7.1
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
12.1
EBacc Subject Performance
Ebacc Attainment 8:
10.9
Ebacc English:
97.2%
Ebacc Entry:
13.7%
Ebacc Humanities:
89.1%
Ebacc Languages:
30.8%
Ebacc Maths:
97.6%
Ebacc Sciences:
97.2%
Progress Measures
Progress 8:
-0.47
Progress 8 Range:
-0.66 to -0.28

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
32 pupils
Average
Pupils per Year Group
191
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,146 pupils
11-16

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"We Seek The Best"

respect aspiration collaboration excellence resilience

Head Teacher's Message

Executive Principal's Welcome explains Halewood Academy’s emphasis on the achievement and welfare of every student, describes the school as a community with excellent staff–student relationships, high standards and aspirations, and a commitment to state‑of‑the‑art facilities and a broad range of extra‑curricular clubs.

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes

Admissions Criteria

Oversubscription criteria for 2026-2027 include: 1 Looked after children and children who were previously looked after but immediately became subject to adoption, a child arrangements order, or a special guardianship order. This includes children who have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted. 2 Children with a sibling already attending the preferred school and who will still be attending at the time of admission. 3 Children of Staff – Where the member of staff has been employed at Halewood Academy for 2 or more years at the time of application, or the member of staff was recruited to fill a vacant post for which there is a demonstrable skill shortage. Parent(s)/carer(s) must state the employee’s name on their admission application form. Details will be validated by the school. 4 Children attending a named area partnership primary school. 5 Distance from the child’s home to school measured in a straight line. Those living nearest the school have priority.

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