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Outwood Academy Hindley

Mornington Road, Hindley, Wigan, WN2 4LG

A Good-rated secondary school in Wigan.

Academy sponsor led
Pupils
921
Ages
11-16
FSM
34.0%
Attainment 8
39.7
Ofsted
Good
Dec 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
39.7
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
10.3%
Basics 9-5
30.2%

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
19.8%
EBacc APS
3.37
EBacc 9-5
6.6%
EBacc 9-4
11.5%
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About Outwood Academy Hindley

Outwood Academy Hindley is a secondary school in Wigan, Wigan. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2024 inspection). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 78 responses), 78% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 39.7. The school has around 921 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Mornington Road, Wigan, WN2 4LG | More schools in Wigan

Ofsted inspection history

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

  1. Dec 2024 — Good
  2. Feb 2021 — Leaders and those responsible for governanc… (predecessor: Hindley High School)
  3. Mar 2020 — Inadequate (predecessor: Hindley High School)
  4. Sept 2017 — Requires improvement (predecessor: Hindley High School)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Outwood Academy Hindley

What is Outwood Academy Hindley's Ofsted rating?
Outwood Academy Hindley received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2024 inspection.
What do parents say about Outwood Academy Hindley?
Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 78 responses): 78% of parents would recommend Outwood Academy Hindley.
What are Outwood Academy Hindley's latest exam results?
Outwood Academy Hindley: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 39.7. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Outwood Academy Hindley located?
Outwood Academy Hindley is a secondary school in Wigan, Wigan (WN2 4LG).
How many pupils attend Outwood Academy Hindley?
Outwood Academy Hindley has around 921 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Outwood Academy Hindley with other schools?
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