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Halewood Academy

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted
personMr Ian Critchely
corporate_fareWADE DEACON TRUST
location_onKnowsley, L26 1UU
language Visit Website phone 1514778830
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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2017

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Students

1,104

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Attainment 8

41.6

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GCSE Rank

#1 in Knowsley

#2,310 of 3,216 nationally

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Halewood Academy is a Academy converter secondary school in Knowsley, serving ages 11-16. Rated Good by Ofsted.

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School Summary

Halewood Academy is an academy converter in Knowsley, admitting pupils aged 11-16. It is part of WADE DEACON TRUST. The school has approximately 1,140 pupils on roll, of whom 48% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 41.6, placing the school #1 in Knowsley and #2,310 of 3,216 nationally. 37.70% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 13.9% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2017. The school's current overall rating is Good.

In the most recent admissions cycle, applications were at 1.0× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 17.0:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were 2 permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 8.2 per 1,000 pupils per term.

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Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25
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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025
Progress 8 Score

-

Attainment 8

41.6

Grade 5+ E&M

37.70%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)13.9%
Entering EBacc31.80%
EBacc APS3.57
2024
Progress 8 Score

-0.47

vs National Avg
Attainment 8

38.9

Grade 5+ E&M

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Entering EBacc29.40%
EBacc APS3.31
2023
Progress 8 Score

-0.65

vs National Avg
Attainment 8

38.5

Grade 5+ E&M

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Entering EBacc32%
EBacc APS3.37
2022
Progress 8 Score

-0.59

vs National Avg
Attainment 8

39.4

Grade 5+ E&M

-%

Entering EBacc11%
EBacc APS3.18
2021
Progress 8 Score

-

Attainment 8

-

Grade 5+ E&M

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Entering EBacc20%
EBacc APS-
2019
Progress 8 Score

-0.85

vs National Avg
Attainment 8

35.8

Grade 5+ E&M

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Entering EBacc67%
EBacc APS3.08
2018
Progress 8 Score

-0.5

vs National Avg
Attainment 8

38.8

Grade 5+ E&M

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Entering EBacc55%
EBacc APS3.57
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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2025
Stayed in Education / Employment

86%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)76%
Apprenticeships7%
Employment3%
Not in Education / Employment (NEET)11%
2024
Stayed in Education / Employment

85%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)74%
Apprenticeships3%
Employment8%
Not in Education / Employment (NEET)14%
2023
Stayed in Education / Employment

90%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)79%
Apprenticeships3%
Employment8%
Not in Education / Employment (NEET)7%
2022
Stayed in Education / Employment

87%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)84%
Apprenticeships2%
Employment1%
Not in Education / Employment (NEET)12%
2021
Stayed in Education / Employment

95%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)85%
Apprenticeships4%
Employment5%
Not in Education / Employment (NEET)5%

Ofsted History

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Inspection Report

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Inspection History

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Good
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No Judgement
Behaviour
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Good
None Legacy
No Judgement
Education
No Judgement
Behaviour
-
Development
-
Leadership
-
None Legacy
No Judgement
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No Judgement
Behaviour
-
Development
-
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-
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No Judgement
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Inadequate
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No Judgement
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No Judgement
Development
No Judgement
Leadership
Inadequate

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