What is Outwood Academy Hindley's Ofsted rating?

Outwood Academy Hindley does not yet have a graded Ofsted inspection recorded.

Is Outwood Academy Hindley a primary or secondary school?

Outwood Academy Hindley is a secondary school in Wigan, for ages 11–16.

Where is Outwood Academy Hindley?

Outwood Academy Hindley is in Wigan, WN2 4LG (Wigan local authority).

How many pupils attend Outwood Academy Hindley?

Outwood Academy Hindley has around 921 pupils on roll.

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Outwood Academy Hindley

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Outwood Academy Hindley is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 16 in Wigan. The school has around 921 pupils on roll. Recent GCSE results show an average Attainment 8 score of 39.9 and 32% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Wigan can view Outwood Academy Hindley's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope. Set in Wigan (WN2 4LG), Outwood Academy Hindley serves families across the surrounding catchment area. It also appears on the interactive map alongside nearby schools and their Ofsted ratings, with local transport, safety, healthcare and green-space data to help compare areas.

Ofsted & inspection

Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements

Quality of educationGood

Behaviour & attitudesGood

Personal developmentGood

Leadership & managementGood

Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade for state schools (changed September 2024) — the individual judgements are shown here. How to read an Ofsted rating →

Strengths & watch points4 strengths · 1 watch

Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average

Quality of education

Behaviour & attitudes

Personal development

Leadership & management

Progress 8

Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.

GCSE results — Key Stage 4Below average

Attainment 840

England avg 45.1 · was 39.8 in 2023/24

Progress 8-0.1

Grade 5+ English & maths31%

England avg 45% · was 32% in 2023/24

Grade 4+ English & maths56%

England avg 65% · was 50% in 2023/24

EBacc entry20%

England avg 39%

EBacc average point score3.38

England avg 4.03

DfE, 2024/25. What is a Progress 8 score?

Pupil intake36.9%

Free school meals36.9%

England avg 28.6%

English not first language0.9%

England avg 18.3%

Places filled96%

SEN support

EHC plan

DfE school census, 2025/26

Attendance & staffing89.4%

Attendance89.4%

England avg 91.0%

Pupils per teacher19.2

England avg 17.6

Persistent absence31.7%

England avg 25.8%

Teachers with QTS

DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26

Nearby schools in Wigan

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Hindley Nursery SchoolOutstanding · 0.0 mi Hindley All Saints CofE Primary SchoolGood · 0.2 mi Castle Hill St Philip's CofE Primary SchoolGood · 0.5 mi Oakfield High School and CollegeOutstanding · 0.3 mi Hindley Junior and Infant SchoolGood · 0.5 mi Three Towers Alternative Provision Academy0.6 mi

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