Hawkley Hall High School
Wigan, WN3 5NY · Wigan · secondary school
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11th of 19 secondary schools in Wigan we can score. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 4.7/10 against 880 of them, against 4.4/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 46.2 · 53 | 46% | 2.47 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.14 · 39 | 38% | 1.50 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 41.9 · 28 | 15% | 0.43 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Hawkley Hall High School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 36.8% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 40.4, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was -0.14 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did slightly worse than peers nationally starting from the same point. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (2.9 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.3 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Textiles, Art, Photography, Knitting, and Christmas Card Clubs. Sports include Netball, Girls Football, Trampolining, Rounder’s, Girls Rugby, Volleyball, Table Tennis, and Badminton. Trips include art workshops at colleges and universities, and an Expressive Arts trip to London.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,170 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,184. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils to close the gap between their Attainment 8 and the national median? What specific support is available for students aiming to improve their Progress 8 scores?
What Ofsted said about Hawkley Hall High School
Overview
Hawkley Hall High School is described as a place where pupils are “polite and considerate” and contribute to a “calm atmosphere.” The report highlights a “well-designed, broad and balanced curriculum” and strong personal development, noting that pupils are “happy” and well-prepared for adulthood.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate “respect, honesty and kindness” and respond well to the school’s “high expectations.”
- The curriculum is “sufficiently ambitious,” with staff given time to collaborate, supporting their “workload and well-being.”
- SEND pupils are “fully included” and receive “comprehensive information” to help them learn successfully alongside peers.
- Reading needs are addressed with “precision,” including phonics support, helping pupils become “confident and fluent readers.”
- Personal development is strong, with pupils knowing how to stay safe online and making “informed decisions about their futures.”
Areas to improve
- Staff should receive training to design activities that help pupils develop “sufficient depth of knowledge” in subjects.
- The school must ensure staff address pupils’ “gaps and misconceptions” in a “timely manner” so knowledge is built securely.
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective.”
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 44.9 |
| 2024/25 | 40.4 |
| 2025/26 | 41.9 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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