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Halewood Academy

Knowsley, L26 1UUSecondaryAges 11–16MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Mar 2022
Progress 8
-0.47
Below average
−20+2
Competition
1.1×
Oversubscribed
255 1st-choice / 234 places
Ranking
#2,561
of 3,141 nationally

About Halewood Academy

Halewood Academy is a popular choice among Knowsley families, with 255 first-preference applications for 234 places in the 2025/26 admissions round, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.74. Of those who put it first, 218 received offers, suggesting strong local demand. The school’s most recent Ofsted inspection in 2022 rated it Good overall, with leadership and management and sixth-form provision also judged Good. This marks a significant turnaround from its previous graded inspection in 2017, when it was rated Inadequate. The 2022 ungraded inspection confirmed the school remains Good. With 45.7% of pupils eligible for free school meals, the academy serves a community with above-average disadvantage, yet it continues to attract more applicants than it has places.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 16 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressThe Avenue, Halewood, Knowsley, Knowsley, L26 1UU
HeadteacherIan Critchely
Local AuthorityKnowsley
Number of Pupils1,140
Free School Meals (FSM)45.7%
School Capacity1,140 / 1,200 (95% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

17 Mar 2022
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Sixth Form Provision
Good

Latest monitoring visit (17 Mar 2022): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 22 May 2017. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

12
Astro TurfArt StudiosScience LabsSwimming PoolTheatreMusic RoomsICT SuiteGymnasiumSixth Form CentreLibraryDining HallChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

16

Sports

GymnasticsNetballCricketRugbyCross CountryMartial ArtsBasketballDance

Clubs & Activities

Young EnterpriseCodingDramaNewspaperEco ClubChoirBook ClubArt Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionLearning DifficultyOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:30 – 15:00

Breakfast club

08:00-08:30

After-school care

15:00-16:00

Source: halewoodacademy.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Halewood Academy

Halewood Academy has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.