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Cheslyn Hay Academy
Saredon Road, Cheslyn Hay, Walsall, Staffordshire, WS6 7JQ, Staffordshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
36.0 / 100
Bottom 36%
Better than 36% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,264
Capacity
1,302
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
97%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 42.1, placing it in the top 70% nationally. A notable 61% of students progress to university, though only 9% reach top-third institutions, indicating room for improvement in higher education pathways. The school also reports a 62% pass rate for grades 4 and above in English and Maths, which is a positive sign for foundational skills.
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Last inspected: 18 October 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. | 42.1 | Bottom 30% 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%. | 62% | Bottom 40% 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%. | 32% | Bottom 21% 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%. | 31% | Bottom 32% 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%. | 14% | Bottom 32% 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%. | 61% | 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%. | 9% | Below avg |
Based on 69 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British89.0%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.9%
Mixed W+Asian1.4%
Asian Indian1.2%
Asian Other0.9%
Mixed Other0.8%
Black African0.7%
Black Other0.6%
White Other0.6%
Other0.5%
Black Caribbean0.4%
Mixed W+B African0.2%
Gypsy/Roma0.2%
Asian Chinese0.2%
Asian Pakistani0.1%
traveller_irish0.1%
Location
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52.66123, -2.04301 · WS6 7JQ
School details
Local authorityStaffordshire
RegionWest Midlands
URN146443
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is Cheslyn Hay Academy rated by Ofsted?
Cheslyn Hay Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 18 October 2022.
Is Cheslyn Hay Academy a good school?
Cheslyn Hay Academy scores 36.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 36% 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 Cheslyn Hay Academy in GCSEs?
Cheslyn Hay Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 42.1. 62% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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