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Hawkley Hall High School
Carr Lane, Hawkley Hall, Wigan WN3 5NY
Hawkley Hall High School is a non-selective academy. It has about 1,180 boys and girls aged between 11 and 16. Ofsted last inspected the school in November 2024.
This school is a member of The Rowan Learning Trust. (Other schools in this trust include Kirkby High School and The Heys School.)
Particular strengths include Representation, Environment and Disadvantaged pupils. Relative weaknesses include Progress, Admissions and Finances.
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Representation: In balance. The socio-economic mix and ethnic representation are both in balance with the local community. Show details
Environment: Excellent. Air pollution, traffic accidents and crime are all quite low.
Disadvantaged pupils: About average. Progress up to age 16 is below average. Destinations at 16 are above average. There is no information for students aged 16-18.
Destinations: About average. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is roughly average. Show details
Attendance: About average. Pupil absence rates are quite high and the incidence of persistent absence is roughly average.
Attainment: About average. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Finances: Below average. However, the school budget has been roughly in balance
Admissions: Below average. The occupancy rate is quite high and the offer rate is quite low. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Progress: Below average. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Sixth form: There is no sixth form at this school.

Provision for special educational needs
 Autistic spectrum disorder
Source: Department for Education. For full, up-to-date details, always ask a representative of the school.
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