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Halewood Academy
The Avenue, Wood Road, Halewood, Knowsley, Merseyside, L26 1UU, Knowsley
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
30.8 / 100
Bottom 31%
Better than 31% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,140
Capacity
1,200
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
95%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in GCSE attainment, where it ranks in the top 72% nationally. While 56% of students achieve a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, the percentage achieving grade 5 or above stands at 38%, indicating room for improvement. Overall, it offers a supportive environment for students aged 11-16, though parents may want to consider its limited EBacc entry rate of 32%.
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Last inspected: 26 April 2017Older inspection ⓘLeadership & 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. | 41.6 | Bottom 28% 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%. | 56% | Bottom 25% 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%. | 38% | Bottom 34% 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%. | 32% | Bottom 43% 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%. | 19% | Bottom 43% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British89.8%
White Other2.5%
Mixed Other1.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.4%
Mixed W+B African0.9%
Asian Other0.8%
Asian Chinese0.8%
Other0.6%
Black African0.6%
White Irish0.4%
Asian Indian0.4%
Mixed W+Asian0.3%
Black Other0.2%
Location
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53.36174, -2.83854 · L26 1UU
School details
Local authorityKnowsley
RegionNorth West
URN139614
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.halewoodacademy.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Halewood Academy rated by Ofsted?
Halewood Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 26 April 2017.
Is Halewood Academy a good school?
Halewood Academy scores 30.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 31% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Halewood Academy in GCSEs?
Halewood Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 41.6. 56% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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