Cheslyn Hay Academy
Walsall, WS6 7JQ · Staffordshire · secondary school
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41st of 56 secondary schools in Staffordshire we can score, 70 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 890 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.6/10 among them, against 3.2/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 18 | 35% | 0.63 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 37.9 · 32 | 30% | 0.97 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.22 · 33 | 25% | 0.83 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 41.5 · 26 | 10% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Cheslyn Hay Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 32.2% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 42.1, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was -0.22 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did worse than those nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 0.9 out of 10 among them, against 2.7 out of 10 nationally. Ofsted inspected the school in April 2026 under the new report-card framework, which grades each area separately and gives no overall grade.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,279 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,302. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils to improve their Progress 8 scores? What specific steps are taken to raise Attainment 8 towards the national median? How does the new Ofsted framework affect day-to-day teaching priorities?
What Ofsted said about Cheslyn Hay Academy
Overview
Cheslyn Hay Academy is described as a "highly inclusive and aspirational school" where pupils feel safe and are happy to attend. The report highlights a "calm learning environment" underpinned by strong leadership and a culture of mutual respect, with most pupils achieving well and making steady progress.
Strengths
- The sixth form provision is rated at a "Strong standard," with students acting as role models and receiving "highly effective" teaching and careers guidance.
- Leaders have successfully reduced persistent absence and created a "family community" where staff are "fair and consistent" in managing behaviour.
- Inclusion is prioritised effectively, with "timely, well-targeted support" ensuring disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs make good progress.
- Staff are valued, with leaders showing high regard for workload and work–life balance, resulting in staff who are "proud to work at the school."
- Pupils benefit from an "extensive programme of trips and opportunities," including cultural visits and enrichment activities that broaden their horizons.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should ensure staff consistently use checks on learning to adapt teaching so pupils "deepen their knowledge and skills."
- Staff should provide "precise guidance and feedback" to help pupils understand exactly how to improve their work across all subjects.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders establishing an "open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" and concerns are actively identified and managed.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 46.1 |
| 2024/25 | 42.1 |
| 2025/26 | 41.5 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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