Hawkley Hall High School

About Hawkley Hall High School

We are an 11 – 16 mixed comprehensive of around 1185 students and 186 staff situated to the west of Wigan. We are a community of students, staff, parents and governors with a common goal. We strive for the highest standards in everything we do.

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Key Facts

Students 1,185

Head/Principal Mr P McKendrick

Rating Breakdown

Based on published reviews

Safety & Security 4.3

Teaching Quality 4.3

Communication 4.3

Student Wellbeing 4.7

Facilities 4.7

Parent Survey

Official Ofsted Parent View data • 175 responses • 15% response rate

View on Ofsted

My child is happy at this school

63.5% positive 34.3% negative

My child feels safe at this school

69.7% positive 28% negative

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved

42.8% positive 52% negative

The school has high expectations for my child

64.6% positive 20.6% negative

My child does well at this school

66.3% positive 29.2% negative

I would recommend this school to another parent

Data from Ofsted Parent View as of September 2025. Based on 175 parent responses to the official Ofsted survey.

School Workforce

Teacher and staff information • 2024-2025

Note: These figures are estimated based on national averages. Actual school-level data not yet available.

17.0:1

Pupil-Teacher Ratio

Excellent

68.5

Teachers (FTE)

Estimated workforce data based on GIAS enrollment and national average ratios. Academic year 2024-2025.

Secondary School Results (Key Stage 4)

Exam performance data • 2023-2024

44.9

Attainment 8

Average grade across 8 subjects

-0.14

Progress 8

Below average

46.2%

English & Maths 9-5

Strong pass in both

68.8%

English & Maths 9-4

Standard pass in both

Additional Information

9.0% entered EBacc

7.2% achieved EBacc

221 pupils in cohort

Data from DfE Performance Tables for academic year 2023-2024. Published January 2024. View full performance tables

Reviews 4

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Emily M

Parent Jun 1, 2022

5.0

"Excellent School Experience"

My child was initially shy but the supportive teachers and staff at Hawkley Hall helped her grow in confidence. They take the 'Hawkley Way' seriously and it shows in the students' behaviour and attitude. The facilities are great too, especially the sports centre.

Safety & Wellbeing 4/5

Teaching & Learning 4/5

Communication 4/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

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Rachel T

Parent Jan 25, 2022

5.0

"Excellent Facilities and Staff"

Hawkley Hall has exceeded our expectations. The sports centre is fantastic and my child loves the extracurricular activities. The staff are friendly and approachable, always willing to listen to concerns. We feel lucky to have found this school.

Safety & Wellbeing 4/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 4/5

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James K

Parent Mar 15, 2021

5.0

"Outstanding Education"

My son had an incredible experience at Hawkley Hall. The academic standards were high and the teachers were always available to help. The school's commitment to mutual respect was evident in the way the students treated each other. I have no hesitation in recommending this school.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

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Sophie L

Parent Sep 20, 2020

4.0

"Good School, Room for Improvement"

We've been pleased with Hawkley Hall overall. The teachers are knowledgeable and the school's facilities are great. However, my child sometimes finds the workload too much and the school could do more to support students with this. We're hoping to see some improvements in this area.

Safety & Wellbeing 4/5

Teaching & Learning 4/5

Communication 4/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5

Facilities 4/5

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