Halewood Academy, based in Knowsley, provides secondary education, serving pupils aged 11 to 16. The school is a academy converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Halewood Academy currently has around 1140 pupils on roll, which is about 95% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 58.2% boys and 41.8% girls. Around 45.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 10%. Persistent absence is recorded at 35.5%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (89.8%).
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
Around 89% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (77%) , including 11% who stay in school sixth forms and 63% progressing to further education , while 7% enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | The Avenue, Knowsley, L26 1UU |
| Website: | www.halewoodacademy.co.uk |
| Telephone: | 01514778830 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Knowsley |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Ian Critchely |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 139614 |
Ofsted inspection date: 26/04/2017
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 16 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 1200 |
| Number of Pupils: | 1140 |
| Number of Boys: | 663 |
| Number of Girls: | 477 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 10% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 35.5% | 8.2% |
| White British | 89.80% | 1024 |
| Other White | 2.50% | 28 |
| Other Mixed | 1.50% | 17 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 1.40% | 16 |
| White and Black African | 0.90% | 10 |
| Other Asian | 0.80% | 9 |
| Chinese | 0.80% | 9 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.60% | 7 |
| African | 0.60% | 7 |
| Indian | 0.40% | 4 |
| Irish | 0.40% | 4 |
| White and Asian | 0.30% | 3 |
| Other Black | 0.20% | 2 |
| Pakistani | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Unclassified | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yew Tree Community Primary School (With Designated Special Provision) The Avenue , Halewood L26 1UU | - not rated | 58 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Yew Tree Primary Academy The Avenue , Halewood L26 1UU | 3out of 4 | 58 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Roseheath County Infant School Leathers Lane , Halewood L26 1XQ | - not rated | 503 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Roseheath Community Primary School Leathers Lane , Halewood L26 1XQ | - not rated | 503 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew the Apostle Catholic Primary School Higher Road , Halewood L26 1TD | - not rated | 526 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Halewood Centre for Learning (Community) The Avenue , Wood Road L26 1UU | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Halewood Academy The Avenue , Wood Road L26 1UU | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Halewood College The Avenue , Wood Road L26 1UU | - not rated | 144 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's High School Wood Road , Halewood L26 0TA | - not rated | 214 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Parklands High School Ganworth Road , Speke L24 2RZ | - not rated | 2,172 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knowsley Southern Primary Support Centre Arncliffe Road , Halewood L25 9QE | - not rated | 698 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Arncliffe School Arncliffe Road , Halewood L25 9QE | - not rated | 714 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Camberley School Arncliffe Road , Halewood L25 9PB | - not rated | 1,221 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfield School Bailey's Lane , Halewood L26 0TY | - not rated | 1,255 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Finch Woods Academy Bailey's Lane , Halewood L26 0TY | 1out of 4 | 1,255 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.