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Outwood Academy Hindley
Mornington Road, Hindley, Wigan, Lancashire, WN2 4LG, Wigan
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
27.8 / 100
Bottom 28%
Better than 28% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
921
Capacity
935
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
99%
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Last inspected: 3 December 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. | 40.0 | Bottom 21% 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%. | 31% | Bottom 20% 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%. | 20% | Bottom 26% 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%. | 12% | Bottom 26% UK |
Parent View (78 responses)
★★★★★3.9
Good range of extra-curricular
95%
Good range of subjects
94%
My child feels safe
89%
Behaviour is good
86%
My child is happy
85%
Progress is communicated
83%
My child makes good progress
82%
School has high expectations
82%
I'd recommend this school
78%
School keeps me informed
77%
School supports development
74%
School responds to concerns
55%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British93.8%
White Other1.3%
Black African1.2%
Mixed W+Asian1.1%
Mixed W+B African0.8%
Mixed Other0.8%
Asian Pakistani0.4%
Asian Other0.3%
Asian Chinese0.2%
Other0.1%
Location
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53.53223, -2.56342 · WN2 4LG
School details
Local authorityWigan
RegionNorth West
URN148526
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.hindley.outwood.com/
Frequently asked questions
What is Outwood Academy Hindley rated by Ofsted?
Outwood Academy Hindley was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 3 December 2024.
Is Outwood Academy Hindley a good school?
Outwood Academy Hindley scores 27.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 28% 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 Outwood Academy Hindley?
Based on 78 Ofsted Parent View responses, Outwood Academy Hindley receives a satisfaction score of 78% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Outwood Academy Hindley in GCSEs?
Outwood Academy Hindley achieved an Attainment 8 score of 40.0. 56% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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