Outwood Academy Hindley Catchment Area
Outwood Academy Hindley is a academy sponsor led secondary school in Wigan , serving pupils aged 11–16, with 921 pupils, and a capacity of 935 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
11–16
Age range
921
Pupils
935
Capacity
99%
Fill rate
Outwood Academy Hindley Catchment Area Information
As an academy, Outwood Academy Hindley sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Wigan. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.
The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Wigan before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Wigan catchment area documents →Outwood Academy Hindley — School Information
- Full address
- Mornington Road, Hindley, Wigan, WN2 4LG
- Local authority
- Wigan
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11–16 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 34% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 148526
Other Secondary Schools in Wigan
If Outwood Academy Hindley is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Wigan are the next closest alternatives.
Cansfield High School Catchment Area
Community school · WN4 9TP
Shevington High School Catchment Area
Community school · WN6 8AB
The Deanery Church of England High School and Sixth Form College Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · WN1 1HQ
St John Fisher Catholic High School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · WN6 7RN
St Peter's Catholic High School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · WN5 8NU
St Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic High School, Ashton-in-Makerfield Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · WN4 9PF
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Frequently Asked Questions — Outwood Academy Hindley
Is Outwood Academy Hindley oversubscribed? ▾
Outwood Academy Hindley is operating close to its capacity of 935 places (99% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for Outwood Academy Hindley? ▾
Admission to Outwood Academy Hindley is managed by Wigan. 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 Outwood Academy Hindley cover? ▾
Outwood Academy Hindley is a secondary school in Wigan, serving pupils aged 11–16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.