Halewood Academy
URN: 139614 • Knowsley L26 1UU
Overview
- Name
- Halewood Academy
- URN
- 139614
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- WADE DEACON TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 63.1 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Ian Critchely (since 2025) , Principal
- Telephone
- 01514778830
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- The Avenue, Knowsley L26 1UU
Summary
Halewood Academy is a mixed secondary academy located in Knowsley, with a current enrolment of 1,140 students and a capacity of 1,200. The school prides itself on fostering a caring community where students feel happy and safe. Halewood Academy's core values—respect, aspiration, collaboration, excellence, and resilience—guide its educational ethos, ensuring high standards in behaviour and academic performance.
The curriculum at Halewood Academy is designed to support all students, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). The school emphasizes the importance of academic achievement and personal development, offering a range of subjects and extracurricular activities to enhance student learning. Regular assessments and reporting help track progress and inform parents about their children's education.
Halewood Academy is committed to maintaining strong relationships between staff and students, creating an environment where pupils are encouraged to work hard and aspire to excellence. The school actively engages with the local community and provides various support services for parents and students, ensuring a holistic approach to education.
The curriculum at Halewood Academy is designed to support all students, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). The school emphasizes the importance of academic achievement and personal development, offering a range of subjects and extracurricular activities to enhance student learning. Regular assessments and reporting help track progress and inform parents about their children's education.
Halewood Academy is committed to maintaining strong relationships between staff and students, creating an environment where pupils are encouraged to work hard and aspire to excellence. The school actively engages with the local community and provides various support services for parents and students, ensuring a holistic approach to education.
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Nearby alternatives
- All Saints Catholic High School (62.8)
- Halewood Centre for Learning (Community) (45.2)
- Halewood College (45.2)
Key details
- LA
- Knowsley
- Age range
- 11 - 16
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- WADE DEACON TRUST
- Capacity
- 1200
- Pupils
- 1140
- Boys
- 663
- Girls
- 477
- FSM %
- 45.70
- Open date
- 2013-05-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-03-17
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Merseyside
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1140 | 663 | 477 | 1200 | 45.70 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1146 | 630 | 516 | 1200 | 44.50 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1085 | 601 | 484 | 1200 | 40.90 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1085 | 601 | 484 | 1200 | 40.90 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1073 | 579 | 494 | 1200 | 36.40 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1030 | 560 | 470 | 1200 | 32.20 |
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