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Cheslyn Hay Academy
Goodgraded 18/10/2022Ages 11–181,264 pupils
Cheslyn Hay Academy is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 18 in Walsall, within the Staffordshire local authority. The school has around 1,264 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 18/10/2022, Cheslyn Hay Academy was judged Good. Recent GCSE results show an average Attainment 8 score of 45.9 and 42% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Walsall can view Cheslyn Hay Academy's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted & inspectionGood
Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementGood
Last inspected 18/10/2022. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points4 strengths · 1 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Quality of education
Behaviour & attitudes
Personal development
Leadership & management
Progress 8
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
GCSE results — Key Stage 4Below average
Attainment 842.1
England avg 45.1 · was 46.1 in 2023/24
Progress 8-0.2
Grade 5+ English & maths32%
England avg 45% · was 42% in 2023/24
Grade 4+ English & maths62%
England avg 65% · was 68% in 2023/24
EBacc entry31%
England avg 39%
EBacc average point score3.5
England avg 4.03
DfE, 2024/25. What is a Progress 8 score?
Sixth form — A-levelC+
A-level grade (point score)C+
APS per entry 35.0
A-level grade (best 3)B
APS best 3: 38.5
AAB or better23%
Retention96%
Value added-0.09
Average · 95% CI -0.2 to 0.1
DfE 16-18 results, 2024/25
Pupil intake18.3%
Free school meals18.3%
England avg 28.6%
English not first language1.1%
England avg 18.3%
Places filled98%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing90.8%
Attendance90.8%
England avg 91.0%
Pupils per teacher18.0
England avg 17.6
Persistent absence27.5%
England avg 25.8%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Walsall
All schools in Walsall →Cheslyn Hay Primary Academy0.0 miGlenthorne Community Primary SchoolGood · 0.6 miGreat Oaks College1.3 miBridgtown Primary SchoolGood · 1.3 miChaselea Alternative Provision AcademyRequires Improvement · 1.5 miLongford Primary Academy1.6 mi
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