SecondaryData as of May 2026

Outwood Academy Haydock

Clipsley Lane, Haydock, St. Helens, WA11 0JG

A Good-rated secondary school in St. Helens.

Academy sponsor led

Pupils

819

Ages

11-16

FSM

38.0%

Attainment 8

41.2

Ofsted

Good

Oct 2024

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8

41.2

Progress 8?

N/A

9-7 Grades

14.9%

Basics 9-5

29.9%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry

25.2%

EBacc APS

3.59

EBacc 9-5

12.9%

EBacc 9-4

17.7%

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What parents say and who teaches here

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Location & Area

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About Outwood Academy Haydock

Outwood Academy Haydock is a secondary school in St. Helens, St. Helens. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2024 inspection). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 82 responses), 68% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 41.2. The school has around 819 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: Clipsley Lane, St. Helens, WA11 0JG | More schools in St. Helens

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Outwood Academy Haydock, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

Oct 2024 — Good
Feb 2021 — Leaders and those responsible for governanc… (predecessor: Haydock High School)
Oct 2019 — Inadequate (predecessor: Haydock High School)
Mar 2017 — Requires improvement (predecessor: Haydock High School)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Outwood Academy Haydock

What is Outwood Academy Haydock's Ofsted rating?

Outwood Academy Haydock received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2024 inspection.

What do parents say about Outwood Academy Haydock?

Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 82 responses): 68% of parents would recommend Outwood Academy Haydock.

What are Outwood Academy Haydock's latest exam results?

Outwood Academy Haydock: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 41.2. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.

Where is Outwood Academy Haydock located?

Outwood Academy Haydock is a secondary school in St. Helens, St. Helens (WA11 0JG).

How many pupils attend Outwood Academy Haydock?

Outwood Academy Haydock has around 819 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare Outwood Academy Haydock with other schools?

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