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Halewood Academy

The Avenue, Knowsley, L26 1UU
Part of: HALEWOOD ACADEMY CENTRE FOR LEARNING (Multi-academy trust)
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Halewood Academy
Knowsley, L26 1UU
1,140 Pupils
1,200 Capacity
11–16 Age Range
45.70% FSM %
663 Boys
477 Girls
About Halewood Academy

Halewood Academy is a Secondary Academies serving Knowsley and the surrounding area in Knowsley with a Does not apply character. The school for pupils aged 11–16 is part of the North West region.

It has 1,140 pupils on roll. School capacity: 1,200. Current headteacher: Ian Critchely.

Information on Halewood Academy is sourced from the DfE GIAS database, the authoritative register of all schools and educational establishments in England.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy converter
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Secondary
Status Open
Local Authority Knowsley
Region North West
Administrative District Knowsley
Parliamentary Constituency Widnes and Halewood
Ward Halewood South
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Non-selective
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor WADE DEACON TRUST
Opened 01-05-2013
UKPRN 10037932
URN 139614
Data Last Updated 28-01-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Catherine Roe Chair of Local Governing Body 01/10/2024 30/09/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Emma Andrews Local Governor 12/10/2022 11/10/2026 Elected by school staff
Mr Ben Barton Local Governor 01/11/2021 31/10/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Paula Boyd-Rugen Local Governor 01/05/2025 30/04/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Ian Critchley Local Governor 01/09/2022 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Shelley Dixon Local Governor 10/12/2025 09/12/2029 Elected by school staff
Mr Anthony Fisher Local Governor 12/10/2022 15/10/2025 Elected by school staff
Glen Godenho Local Governor 01/05/2025 30/04/2028 Elected by parents
Mrs Elaine Hall Local Governor 01/05/2025 30/04/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Jennifer Howard Local Governor 01/03/2025 29/02/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Michael Parsons Local Governor 01/09/2024 31/08/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Stephanie Weadock Local Governor 13/03/2024 12/03/2028 Elected by parents
Schools Nearby
Yew Tree Primary Academy
0.05 km • Knowsley
Other
St Andrew the Apostle Catholic Primary School
0.48 km • Liverpool
Other
Plantation Primary School
0.65 km • Liverpool
Other
St Mark's Catholic Primary School
0.88 km • Liverpool
Other
Holy Family Catholic Primary School
0.98 km • Liverpool
Other
Hunts Cross Primary School
1.12 km • Liverpool
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Halewood Academy is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Knowsley, Knowsley.
Halewood Academy has 1,140 pupils, with a capacity of 1,200.
Halewood Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 16.
The admissions policy at Halewood Academy is: Non-selective.
The Principal at Halewood Academy is Mr Ian Critchely.
Halewood Academy is at The Avenue, Wood Road, Knowsley, L26 1UU, in the Knowsley local authority, North West.
Sixth form at Halewood Academy: Does not have a sixth form.
Halewood Academy is currently open.
Contact
Principal
Mr Ian Critchely
The Avenue, Wood Road, Knowsley, L26 1UU
01514778830
www.halewoodacademy.co.uk
Location
L26 1UU  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 139614
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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