The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 42.1 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- The school is at capacity (97% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
42.1
1.7 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
32%
9.6pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
31%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.09
Band 3Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
94%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
83%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
9%
Employment
Directly into work
2%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
5%
Based on 228 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 14 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
20% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 99 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,264
- Capacity
- 97%
- FSM
- 18.1%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Staffordshire
- Trust
- WINDSOR ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs J Pritchard (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Saredon Road, Cheslyn Hay, Walsall, Staffordshire, WS6 7JQ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmCheslyn Hay Sport and Community High School
Secondary · Very close
Cheslyn Hay Primary School
Primary · Very close
Cheslyn Hay Primary Academy
Primary · Very close
Moat Hall Primary Academy
Primary · 1.6km away
Great Wyrley Academy
Secondary · 1.7km away
Bridgtown Primary School
Primary · 2.0km away
St Thomas More Catholic Primary School
Primary · 2.0km away
Great Oaks College
Independent · 2.1km away
Questions parents ask
Is Cheslyn Hay Academy a selective school?
No. Cheslyn Hay Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Cheslyn Hay Academy's Ofsted rating?
Cheslyn Hay Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Cheslyn Hay Academy?
Cheslyn Hay Academy currently has 1,264 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Cheslyn Hay Academy take?
Cheslyn Hay Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Cheslyn Hay Academy?
Cheslyn Hay Academy is in Walsall, WS6 7JQ, in the Staffordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Cheslyn Hay Academy have a sixth form?
Yes, Cheslyn Hay Academy has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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