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Halewood Academy Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Halewood Academy is a academy converter secondary school in Knowsley , serving pupils aged 11–16, with 1140 pupils, and a capacity of 1200 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

11–16

Age range

1,140

Pupils

1,200

Capacity

95%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2017

Halewood Academy Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Halewood Academy sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Knowsley. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

Operating near capacity: 95% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Knowsley before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

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Halewood Academy — School Information

Full address
The Avenue, Wood Road, Knowsley, L26 1UU
Local authority
Knowsley
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11–16 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
45.7% of pupils
DfE URN
139614

Other Secondary Schools in Knowsley

If Halewood Academy is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Knowsley are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Halewood Academy

Is Halewood Academy oversubscribed?

Halewood Academy is operating close to its capacity of 1200 places (95% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Halewood Academy?

Admission to Halewood Academy is managed by Knowsley. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.

What age range does Halewood Academy cover?

Halewood Academy is a secondary school in Knowsley, serving pupils aged 11–16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Halewood Academy?

Halewood Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2017. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.