Cheslyn Hay Academy, Walsall
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data. Admissions policy: Non-selective
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Overall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Cheslyn Hay Academy creates a welcoming community where pupils want to attend and thrive. The school excels at supporting all learners, particularly disadvantaged pupils and those with additional needs, ensuring they access the same opportunities as their peers. The sixth form is particularly strong, with students achieving well above national averages in many qualifications and leaving well equipped for their next steps in university, apprenticeships or employment.
Key Strengths
- Sixth form students are role models who achieve above national averages in many qualifications and are well prepared for university, apprenticeships and careers
- Strong focus on inclusion with effective support for disadvantaged pupils and those with SEND, including access to enrichment activities like Duke of Edinburgh's Award and music lessons
- Improved attendance rates and reduced suspensions through leaders' commitment to understanding barriers and providing targeted support
- Broad, balanced curriculum across a wide range of subjects including languages and humanities
- Highly effective careers guidance and work experience placements that help students make informed choices about their future
Areas for Improvement
- Teacher feedback is not always precise enough for pupils to know exactly what they need to do to improve
- Some teachers do not consistently adapt learning well enough to support pupils who need more help or to challenge higher-attaining pupils
- Past underperformance in a small number of subjects, though leaders have taken action to improve this
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met - leaders have established an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility, concerns are actively identified and managed, and pupils feel safe.
Extracurricular Activities
Duke of Edinburgh's Award, music lessons, sports including winter and summer games events, debating, musical theatre, educational visits to York, New York and Venice, peer mentoring, leadership roles in sports and performing arts
Cheslyn Hay Academy is a school where pupils achieve well across most subjects and are well prepared for their next steps. Leaders have created a calm, inclusive learning environment with strong attendance and behaviour, supported by extensive enrichment opportunities.
At a Glance
20.3%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Class Sizes
22.1
Avg class size
49
Total classes
2 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
98%
Near capacity
1,279 pupils
1,302 capacity
23 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Walsall
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Walsall
Admissions Demand - Staffordshire
Places available
8,849
Applications
7,846
Got 1st preference
91.6%
Got preferred school
98.6%
Secondary admissions across Staffordshire (2025/26)
Inspection History(104)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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Teachers & Staff
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
7.93007%
Overall absence
21.86089%
Persistent absence
1,107
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Cheslyn Hay Academy
Cheslyn Hay Primary Academy
Glenthorne Community Primary School
Moat Hall Primary Academy
Bridgtown Primary School
St Thomas More Catholic Primary School
Landywood Primary School
Longford Primary Academy
Havergal CofE (C) Primary School
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
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