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Pool Hayes Academy
Castle Drive, Willenhall, West Midlands, WV12 4QZ, Walsall
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
21.4 / 100
Bottom 21%
Better than 21% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,150
Capacity
1,084
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
106%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted in April 2022, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with an Attainment 8 score that places it in the top 88% of schools nationwide. While 52% of students achieve a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, the percentage progressing to top-third universities is notably low at just 2%. Overall, parent satisfaction appears to be favorable, although the school's LocaleIQ score suggests it may face some challenges compared to peers.
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Last inspected: 26 April 2022Quality 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. | 37.7 | Bottom 12% 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%. | 52% | Bottom 17% 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%. | 30% | Bottom 18% 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%. | 56% | Top 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%. | 24% | Top 45% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 60% | Above avg |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 2% | Below avg |
Based on 47 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British75.0%
Asian Indian9.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.4.4%
Black African2.6%
Asian Pakistani1.5%
Mixed W+Asian1.4%
Mixed Other1.4%
White Other1.4%
Black Caribbean0.7%
Asian Other0.4%
Mixed W+B African0.3%
Black Other0.3%
Other0.3%
Asian Chinese0.3%
traveller_irish0.2%
Location
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52.60157, -2.05249 · WV12 4QZ
School details
Local authorityWalsall
RegionWest Midlands
URN142594
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.poolhayes.attrust.org.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Pool Hayes Academy rated by Ofsted?
Pool Hayes Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 26 April 2022.
Is Pool Hayes Academy a good school?
Pool Hayes Academy scores 21.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 21% 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 Pool Hayes Academy in GCSEs?
Pool Hayes Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 37.7. 52% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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