Clayton Hall Academy
Newcastle-under-Lyme, ST5 3DN · Staffordshire · secondary school
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12th 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 864 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.5/10 among them, against 5.2/10 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 | 52 | 35% | 1.84 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 45.7 · 52 | 30% | 1.56 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.0 · 50 | 25% | 1.26 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 46.8 · 54 | 10% | 0.54 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Clayton Hall Academy overview
How it's doing
Ofsted rated the school Good in March 2024. In 2024/25, 38.7% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 45.8, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.0 in 2023/24, meaning pupils performed as well as those nationally starting from the same point. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.1 out of 10 among them, against 4.4 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 828 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,000. 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 relative to similar-intake peers? What specific support is available for students aiming to raise their Attainment 8 above the national median?
What Ofsted said about Clayton Hall Academy
Overview
Clayton Hall Academy is judged as ‘Good’ across all inspection categories, marking an improvement from its previous ‘Requires improvement’ rating. The report highlights that pupils benefit from a curriculum with “consistent ambition and delivery,” leading to improved outcomes and a positive school environment where students feel safe and happy.
Strengths
- The curriculum is ambitious, with the English Baccalaureate at its heart, and more pupils now have access to language qualifications.
- Personal development is “well designed and sequenced,” enabling pupils to discuss important topics such as mental health and relationships in a mature way.
- Behaviour is “generally calm and well ordered,” with a consistent management approach that has reduced suspensions and improved attendance.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) have their needs accurately identified and achieve well due to effective teacher adaptations.
- Staff workload is considered, and professional development opportunities provided by the trust are appreciated.
Areas to improve
- Teachers must consistently check what pupils know and remember before moving on to new learning to identify and remedy gaps in knowledge.
- The modern foreign languages (MFL) curriculum needs to precisely set out the key knowledge pupils need to learn and the sequence in which it is taught.
- Staff must be clear about their roles in challenging inappropriate behaviour during unstructured social times to ensure all pupils meet high expectations.
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective.”
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 44.4 |
| 2024/25 | 45.8 |
| 2025/26 | 46.8 |
| 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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