Hawkley Hall High School
URN: 138110 • Wigan WN3 5NY
Overview
- Name
- Hawkley Hall High School
- URN
- 138110
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- THE ROWAN LEARNING TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 57.5 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Paul McKendrick (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01942204640
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Carr Lane, Wigan WN3 5NY
Summary
Hawkley Hall High School, located in Wigan, is a mixed secondary academy with a current enrolment of 1,164 students, slightly below its capacity of 1,184. The school prides itself on a positive and caring ethos encapsulated in its guiding principle, "The Hawkley Way," which emphasizes mutual respect among students and staff. This commitment to respect is foundational to creating a supportive and successful learning environment.
The school offers a broad and balanced curriculum designed to foster critical thinking and a global perspective. The History department, led by Miss G Nicholson, aims to inspire students through engaging exploration of the past, encouraging them to develop analytical skills and a deeper understanding of diverse narratives. Each topic is structured around challenging enquiry questions, promoting curiosity and structured thinking.
Hawkley Hall High School is dedicated to high academic standards and effective pastoral support, ensuring that students are well-equipped to achieve their potential. The school welcomes parental involvement and is committed to continuous improvement in educational practices, making it a community-focused institution that values collaboration and development.
The school offers a broad and balanced curriculum designed to foster critical thinking and a global perspective. The History department, led by Miss G Nicholson, aims to inspire students through engaging exploration of the past, encouraging them to develop analytical skills and a deeper understanding of diverse narratives. Each topic is structured around challenging enquiry questions, promoting curiosity and structured thinking.
Hawkley Hall High School is dedicated to high academic standards and effective pastoral support, ensuring that students are well-equipped to achieve their potential. The school welcomes parental involvement and is committed to continuous improvement in educational practices, making it a community-focused institution that values collaboration and development.
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Key details
- LA
- Wigan
- Age range
- 11 - 16
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- THE ROWAN LEARNING TRUST
- Capacity
- 1184
- Pupils
- 1164
- Boys
- 589
- Girls
- 575
- FSM %
- 24.40
- Open date
- 2012-05-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2019-02-13
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Lancashire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1164 | 589 | 575 | 1184 | 24.40 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1177 | 605 | 572 | 1184 | 24.60 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1162 | 594 | 568 | 1184 | 20.80 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1162 | 594 | 568 | 1170 | 20.80 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1111 | 541 | 570 | 987 | 17.90 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1079 | 513 | 566 | 987 | 14.30 |
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