Cheslyn Hay Academy
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 11-18 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Saredon Road Cheslyn Hay Walsall Staffordshire WS6 7JQ |
| Phone | 01922416024 |
| Reference Number | 146443 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1259 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 48.93%
Girls: 51.07% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 16.9% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 1.4% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 21.5 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 113 | 110 | 223 |
| 8 | 121 | 93 | 214 |
| 9 | 107 | 119 | 226 |
| 10 | 101 | 103 | 204 |
| 11 | 109 | 100 | 209 |
| 12 | 43 | 65 | 108 |
| 13 | 22 | 53 | 75 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 89.9% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 2.6% |
| White & Asian | 1.5% |
| Asian, Other | 1% |
| Indian | 0.9% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.8% |
| African | 0.6% |
| White, Other | 0.5% |
| Unclassified | 0.3% |
| Caribbean | 0.3% |
| Chinese | 0.2% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.2% |
| Pakistani | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Sixth Form Provision | Good |
| Last Inspection Date | 2022-12-02 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2022-10-18 | School inspection: | School inspection: |
| 2018-12-07 | Academy conversion letter | Academy conversion letter |
| 2018-07-04 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2015-06-02 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2011-10-03 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2010-03-22 | Curriculum and development visit | Curriculum and development visit |
| 2009-03-04 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2007-02-06 | Curriculum and development visit | Curriculum and development visit |
| 2006-01-24 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2000-03-27 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
| 2018-07-04 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2015-06-02 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2011-10-03 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2010-03-22 | Curriculum and development visit | Curriculum and development visit |
| 2009-03-04 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2007-02-06 | Curriculum and development visit | Curriculum and development visit |
| 2006-01-24 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2000-03-27 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
Ofsted Parent View
The latest published parent view scores are from 2019. Ofsted only publish scores if there have been more than 10 responses to the survey.
| Strongly Agree | Agree | Disagree | Strongly Disagree | Don't Know | Total Responses | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. My child is happy at this school. | 17 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21 |
| 2. My child feels safe at this school. | 18 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21 |
| 3. The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | 13 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21 |
| 4. My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | 14 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| 5. The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | 15 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 21 |
| 6. When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly. | 8 | 7 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 7. My child has SEND, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | ||||||
| 8. The school has high expectations for my child. | 15 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 21 |
| 9. My child does well at this school. | 18 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 21 |
| 10. The school lets me know how my child is doing. | 16 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 21 |
| 11. There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | 16 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 21 |
| 12. My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | 15 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 21 |
| 13. The school supports my child’s wider personal development. | 12 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 21 |
| 14. I would recommend this school to another parent. | 21 | 0 |
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 46.1 | Unlock | Unlock |
Progress 8 Score
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| School Score | Percentile (loc) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| -0.22 | Unlock | Unlock |
Attainment 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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UnlockProgress 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
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| Name | Distance |
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Cheslyn Hay Primary Academy
Saredon Road, Cheslyn Hay, Walsall, West Midlands, WS6 7JQ |
0.03 miles |
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Glenthorne Community Primary School
Glenthorne Drive, Cheslyn Hay, Walsall, Staffordshire, WS6 7BZ |
0.64 miles |
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Moat Hall Primary Academy
John's Lane, Great Wyrley, Walsall, West Midlands, WS6 6BX |
1.01 miles |
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Bridgtown Primary School
North Street, Bridgtown, Cannock, Staffordshire, WS11 0AZ |
1.26 miles |
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St Thomas More Catholic Primary School
Huthill Lane, Great Wyrley, Walsall, West Midlands, WS6 6PG |
1.27 miles |
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Landywood Primary School
Holly Lane, Landywood, Great Wyrley, Walsall, West Midlands, WS6 6AQ |
1.37 miles |
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Longford Primary Academy
Ascot Drive, Cannock, Staffordshire, WS11 1PD |
1.56 miles |
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Havergal CofE (C) Primary School
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1.67 miles |
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St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Hunter Road, Cannock, Staffordshire, WS11 0AE |
1.7 miles |
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St Lukes CofE Primary School
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2.11 miles |
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St John's Primary Academy
Hobnock Road, Essington, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV11 2RF |
2.11 miles |
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Sherbrook Primary School
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2.33 miles |
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Featherstone Academy
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2.43 miles |
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Abbey Primary School
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2.66 miles |
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Jerome Primary School
Hussey Road, Norton Canes, Cannock, Staffordshire, WS11 9TP |
2.85 miles |
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Lower Farm Primary School
Bakewell Close, Bloxwich, Walsall, West Midlands, WS3 3QH |
2.92 miles |
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Gorsemoor Primary School
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2.95 miles |
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Jubilee Academy Mossley
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2.95 miles |
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Chadsmoor CofE (VC) Junior School
Burns Street, Chadsmoor, Cannock, Staffordshire, WS11 6DR |
2.99 miles |
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Moorhill Primary School
Pye Green Road, Cannock, Staffordshire, WS11 5RN |
3.12 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Great Wyrley Academy
Hall Lane, Great Wyrley, Walsall, West Midlands, WS6 6LQ |
1.08 miles |
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Great Oaks College
Longford Road, Cannock, WS11 0LG |
1.33 miles |
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Chase Grammar School
Convent Close, Cannock, WS11 0UR |
1.7 miles |
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Chase Grammar School International Study Centre
Convent Close, Cannock, Staffordshire, WS11 0UR |
1.7 miles |
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Cannock Chase High School
Hednesford Road, Cannock, Staffordshire, WS11 1JT |
2.42 miles |
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Cardinal Griffin Catholic College
Cardinal Way, Stafford Road, Cannock, Staffordshire, WS11 4AW |
2.47 miles |
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Walsall Academy
Lichfield Road, Bloxwich, Walsall, West Midlands, WS3 3LX |
3.2 miles |
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Norton Canes High School
Burntwood Road, Norton Canes, Cannock, Staffordshire, WS11 9SP |
3.42 miles |
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Coppice Performing Arts School
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3.47 miles |
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Kingsmead School
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3.47 miles |
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Westcroft School
Greenacres Avenue, Underhill, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV10 8NZ |
3.51 miles |
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Hednesford Valley High School
Stanley Road, Hednesford, Staffordshire, WS12 4JS |
3.61 miles |
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Staffordshire University Academy
Marston Road, Hednesford, Cannock, Staffordshire, WS12 4JH |
3.65 miles |
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Bloxwich Academy
Leamore Lane, Bloxwich, Walsall, West Midlands, WS2 7NR |
3.75 miles |
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Mary Elliot Academy
Leamore Lane, Walsall, West Midlands, WS2 7NR |
3.81 miles |
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Woodbury School
Hellier Road, Wolverhampton, WV10 8ED |
3.99 miles |
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Moreton School
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4.06 miles |
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Castle School
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4.11 miles |
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Pool Hayes Academy
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4.14 miles |
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Wednesfield Academy
Lichfield Road, Wednesfield, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV11 3ES |
4.16 miles |