# Outwood Academy Hindley — Wigan, United Kingdom

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## At a glance

- **Type:** Secondary
- **Parent rating:** 4.4/5 from 4 published reviews
- **Founded:** 2022
- **Principal:** Jude Norman

## Contact

- **Address:** Mornington Road, Hindley, Wigan WN2 4LG
- **Phone:** 01942 767704
- **Website:** https://www.hindley.outwood.com/
- **SchoolBrowse profile:** https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/wigan/outwood-academy-hindley-21864

## About

Outwood Academy Hindley is a welcoming and supportive academy, with a relentless determination to provide the very best education for every child. We place students at the centre of everything we do, with a focus on creating a culture of success and a positive climate for learning.

## Official rankings

- **Ofsted (Behaviour and Attitudes):** Good — Mar 2020
- **Ofsted (Leadership and Management):** Inadequate — Mar 2020
- **Ofsted (Overall Effectiveness):** Inadequate — Mar 2020
- **Ofsted (Personal Development):** Good — Mar 2020
- **Ofsted (Quality of Education):** Requires Improvement — Mar 2020

## Recent parent reviews

- **4/5** — Impressed with the admissions process: We've been through the admission process at Outwood Academy Hindley and I was impressed with the communication from the academy. The staff were helpful and knowledgeable, and the academy's website provided a lot of useful information. However, I do feel that the uniform policy could be more flexible - my child struggles with certain aspects of the uniform. *(Feb 2024)*
- **4/5** — Friendly and inclusive community: I've been really pleased with the warm welcome my child has received at Outwood Academy Hindley. The staff are friendly and approachable, and the academy's values of respect, responsibility and resilience are really evident in the way the students behave. My child is thriving here and I'm confident they're in good hands. *(Sep 2023)*
- **5/5** — Excellent school and caring staff: I've been impressed with Outwood Academy Hindley's commitment to students first and their relentless drive to raise standards. My child has really flourished here and the staff have been supportive and approachable. The facilities are also excellent, with a great sports hall and well-equipped classrooms. *(Feb 2023)*
- **5/5** — Helped my child achieve their potential: Outwood Academy Hindley was a great choice for my child, who went through the school from Year 7 to Year 11. The teachers were always available to offer support and encouragement, and the academy's focus on students first really made a difference. My child left with excellent grades and is now pursuing their dream career. *(Jun 2022)*

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