Outwood Academy Haydock, St. Helens
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data. Admissions policy: Non-selective
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Ofsted Insights
Rated Good for
Quality of education, Behaviour & attitudes, Personal development, Leadership & management.
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At a Glance
39.2%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty
SEN Provision
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
82 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Class Sizes
21.5
Avg class size
38
Total classes
2 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
88%
Available places
791 pupils
900 capacity
109 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - St. Helens
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for St. Helens
Admissions Demand - St. Helens
Places available
2,109
Applications
1,879
Got 1st preference
96.9%
Got preferred school
99.5%
Secondary admissions across St. Helens (2025/26)
Inspection History
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SEN Provision
How many pupils have special educational needs, what types of support the school provides, and how it compares to similar schools.
Pupil Demographics
The school's pupil mix - ethnicity breakdown, free school meals eligibility, and English as an additional language. Useful context when evaluating school fit.
Teachers & Staff
Teacher qualification rates, pupil-to-teacher ratio, staff turnover, and salary data. Shows how well-resourced and stable the school's workforce is.
School Funding
Annual funding per pupil, total budget, pupil premium grants, and how the school's resources compare to similar schools nationally.
Pupil Absence2024/25
8.88918%
Overall absence
25%
Persistent absence
868
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Outwood Academy Haydock
Legh Vale Primary School
Grange Valley Primary School
St James' Church of England Primary School
Haydock English Martyrs' Primary School
St. Mary's Blackbrook Catholic Primary School
Broad Oak Community Primary School
Lyme Community Primary School
Pace
Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School
Ashurst Primary School
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