Outwood Academy Hindley
Academy sponsor ledSecondaryAges 11–16Mixed
Mornington Road, Hindley, Wigan, WN2 4LG
Headteacher · Ms J Norman
From Get Information About Schools (DfE), updated 2 September 2026. Report a correction
Key facts
Pupils908Capacity 935
OfstedGraded inspectionInspected 3 December 2024
TrustOutwood Grange Academies Trust
Free school meals36.9%
Ofsted
Inspection on 3 December 2024. Ofsted no longer gives an overall grade.
- Quality of educationGood
- Behaviour and attitudesGood
- Personal developmentGood
- Leadership and managementGood
- SafeguardingEffective
Ofsted management information, latest inspections as at 31 August 2026.
Year 7 applications close 31 October 2026
For September 2027. Apply through Wigan council, not the school. National offer day is 1 March 2027.
How to apply in WiganNearby schools for the same ages
- Three Towers Alternative Provision Academy0.6 mi
- The Westleigh School1.9 mi
- Dean Trust Rose Bridge2.2 mi
- Westhoughton High School2.2 mi
- Atherton High School3.0 mi