The short version
Average GCSE results. 78% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 45.8 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
45.8
2.0 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
39%
3.1pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
37%
Source: 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
96%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
90%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
6%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
3%
Based on 175 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 15 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
21% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
4% 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 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 69 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 780
- Capacity
- 78%
- FSM
- 18%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Staffordshire
- Trust
- WINDSOR ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Catherine Reid (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Clayton Lane, Clayton, Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire, ST5 3DN
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmOur Lady and St Werburgh's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 524m away
Langdale Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
St John's CofE (A) Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Seabridge Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
St Joseph's College
Secondary · 1.4km away
The Avenue
Independent · 1.4km away
St Teresa's Catholic (A) Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Oakhill Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
Is Clayton Hall Academy a selective school?
No. Clayton Hall Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Clayton Hall Academy's Ofsted rating?
Clayton Hall Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Clayton Hall Academy?
Clayton Hall Academy currently has 780 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Clayton Hall Academy take?
Clayton Hall Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Clayton Hall Academy?
Clayton Hall Academy is in Newcastle-under-Lyme, ST5 3DN, in the Staffordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Clayton Hall Academy have a sixth form?
No, Clayton Hall Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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