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Hawkley Hall High School
Carr Lane, Hawkley Hall, Wigan, Lancashire, WN3 5NY, Wigan
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
14.4 / 100
Bottom 14%
Better than 14% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,164
Capacity
1,184
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
98%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 40.4, placing it in the top 78% across the UK. However, only 63% of students achieve a grade 4 or above in English and Maths, which may be a consideration for parents. Parent satisfaction is moderate, with 51% recommending the school, indicating room for improvement in community engagement.
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Last inspected: 19 November 2024Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 40.4 | Bottom 22% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 63% | Bottom 43% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 37% | Bottom 31% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 12% | Bottom 20% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 10% | Bottom 20% UK |
Parent View (175 responses)
★★★★★2.8
Good range of subjects
84%
Good range of extra-curricular
77%
My child feels safe
70%
My child makes good progress
66%
School has high expectations
65%
My child is happy
63%
Progress is communicated
60%
I'd recommend this school
51%
School supports development
49%
Behaviour is good
43%
School responds to concerns
42%
School keeps me informed
39%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British90.8%
Other1.6%
White Other1.5%
Mixed W+Asian0.9%
Mixed Other0.9%
Black African0.9%
Asian Other0.8%
Asian Pakistani0.7%
Mixed W+B African0.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.4%
Black Other0.3%
Asian Chinese0.3%
Black Caribbean0.2%
White Irish0.1%
Location
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53.52331, -2.63570 · WN3 5NY
School details
Frequently asked questions
What is Hawkley Hall High School rated by Ofsted?
Hawkley Hall High School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 19 November 2024.
Is Hawkley Hall High School a good school?
Hawkley Hall High School scores 14.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 14% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Hawkley Hall High School?
Based on 175 Ofsted Parent View responses, Hawkley Hall High School receives a satisfaction score of 56% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Hawkley Hall High School in GCSEs?
Hawkley Hall High School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 40.4. 63% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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