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Hindley High School

Foundation school · Wigan · WN2 4LG

Ages 11–16 · 933 pupils · Wigan

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (21 Jan 2021).

Capacity fill100%

933 pupils · 935 places

Pupils on roll
933
Boys / girls
476 / 457
School capacity
935
Capacity fill
933 / 935 (100%)
Free school meals
21.1%
FSM pupils
197
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Gender
Mixed
School type
Foundation school

Age range

Ages 11–16

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

1 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Special classes
Has Special Classes
Governance
Supported by a trust
Headteacher
Mrs Jude Norman

Location

Address
Mornington Road, Hindley
Postcode
WN2 4LG
Town
Wigan
County
Lancashire
Local authority
Wigan
District
Wigan
Constituency
Makerfield
Urban/rural
(England/Wales) Urban major conurbation

SEN & specialist provision

As recorded in GIAS — provision detail, not an Ofsted judgement.

SEN types
PD - Physical Disability
Special classes
Has Special Classes
Resourced provision
Resourced provision

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed foundation school (secondary), Ages 11–16, in Wigan, Wigan, 933 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: special school, non-selective admissions. Free school meals: 21.1%. SEN provision includes: PD - Physical Disability.

Open schools in Wigan
102
Secondary schools in Wigan
13
Academies among open schools in Wigan
26% (27)
Open schools in WN2
26
Secondary in WN2
1
Open schools in Wigan LA
144
Secondary in Wigan LA
19

Nearby secondary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in WiganNear WN2

  • Outwood Academy Hindley

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Academy sponsor led · Secondary

    Wigan · WN2 4LG · Wigan

    Ages 11–16

    • Att839.8
    • P8-0.1
    • EM5+32%
    • Absence10.6%

    0.0 miles away

  • The Westleigh School

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy sponsor led · Secondary

    Leigh · WN7 5NL · Wigan

    Ages 11–16

    • Att834.1
    • P8-0.8
    • EM5+24%
    • Absence12.3%

    1.9 miles away

  • Dean Trust Rose Bridge

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Academy sponsor led · Secondary

    Wigan · WN1 3HD · Wigan

    Ages 11–16

    • Att837.4
    • P8-0.6
    • EM5+26%
    • Absence10.6%

    2.2 miles away

  • Westhoughton High School

    Ofsted: Needs attention

    Community school · Secondary

    Bolton · BL5 3BZ · Bolton

    Ages 11–16

    • Att843.1
    • P8-0.6
    • EM5+39%
    • Absence10.5%

    2.2 miles away

  • Atherton High School

    Ofsted: Good

    Free schools · Secondary

    Atherton · M46 0AY · Wigan

    Ages 11–16

    • Att840.7
    • P80.0
    • EM5+31%
    • Absence9.2%

    3.0 miles away

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Contact

Headteacher
Mrs Jude Norman

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