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Clayton Hall Academy
Clayton Lane, Clayton, Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire, ST5 3DN, Staffordshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
44.0 / 100
Bottom 44%
Better than 44% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
780
Capacity
1,000
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
78%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score that places it in the top 50% nationally. While 61% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, there is room for improvement in higher grade attainment, as only 39% reach grade 5 or above. Overall, the school offers a supportive environment with above-average performance compared to many others in the area.
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Last inspected: 6 February 2024Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 45.8 | Bottom 50% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 61% | Bottom 36% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 39% | Bottom 37% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 37% | Bottom 45% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 20% | Bottom 45% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British74.2%
Asian Other6.0%
Black African3.3%
White Other3.1%
Asian Pakistani2.4%
Other1.8%
Asian Indian1.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.4%
Black Other1.3%
Mixed W+Asian1.2%
Mixed Other1.0%
Asian Chinese0.9%
Asian Bangladeshi0.6%
Mixed W+B African0.5%
Black Caribbean0.4%
White Irish0.1%
Location
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52.98882, -2.21891 · ST5 3DN
School details
Local authorityStaffordshire
RegionWest Midlands
URN142278
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.claytonhallacademy.org/
Frequently asked questions
What is Clayton Hall Academy rated by Ofsted?
Clayton Hall Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 6 February 2024.
Is Clayton Hall Academy a good school?
Clayton Hall Academy scores 44.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 44% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Clayton Hall Academy in GCSEs?
Clayton Hall Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 45.8. 61% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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