Clayton Hall Academy
URN: 142278 • Newcastle-under-Lyme ST5 3DN
Overview
- Name
- Clayton Hall Academy
- URN
- 142278
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- WINDSOR ACADEMY TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 60.0 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Catherine Reid (since 2025) , Principal
- Telephone
- 01782367650
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Clayton Lane, Newcastle-under-Lyme ST5 3DN
Summary
Clayton Hall Academy is a mixed secondary school located in Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire, with a current enrolment of 780 students and a capacity of 1,000. As an academy converter, it is part of the Windsor Academy Trust, which focuses on enhancing educational standards through collaboration and best practices among its schools. The academy aims to be the school of choice for its local community, emphasizing the importance of partnership with parents and carers to unlock each student's academic and personal potential.
The school offers a diverse curriculum alongside a wide range of extra-curricular activities, fostering both academic and personal development. The headteacher, Catherine Reid, highlights the commitment to preparing students for adulthood through a supportive and enriching environment. Clayton Hall Academy is dedicated to providing excellent pastoral care and a variety of sporting and cultural opportunities, ensuring that students are well-rounded and ready for future challenges.
With a Free School Meal percentage of 18%, the academy is attentive to the needs of its diverse student population. Parents are encouraged to engage with the school community, contributing to a collaborative approach that enhances the educational experience for all students.
The school offers a diverse curriculum alongside a wide range of extra-curricular activities, fostering both academic and personal development. The headteacher, Catherine Reid, highlights the commitment to preparing students for adulthood through a supportive and enriching environment. Clayton Hall Academy is dedicated to providing excellent pastoral care and a variety of sporting and cultural opportunities, ensuring that students are well-rounded and ready for future challenges.
With a Free School Meal percentage of 18%, the academy is attentive to the needs of its diverse student population. Parents are encouraged to engage with the school community, contributing to a collaborative approach that enhances the educational experience for all students.
Useful links
- Policies and Governance (governance)
- Essential Information (sen)
- Special Educational Needs (sen)
- News & Events (calendar)
- Headteacher Weekly Letters (calendar)
- News and Blogs (calendar)
- Open Events (calendar)
- Teacher Training (calendar)
- Letters to Parents (calendar)
- Admissions (other)
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Key details
- LA
- Staffordshire
- Age range
- 11 - 16
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- WINDSOR ACADEMY TRUST
- Capacity
- 1000
- Pupils
- 780
- Boys
- 393
- Girls
- 387
- FSM %
- 18.00
- Open date
- 2015-10-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2024-02-07
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Staffordshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 780 | 393 | 387 | 1000 | 18.00 |
| 2024-09-11 | 790 | 404 | 386 | 1000 | 17.20 |
| 2023-09-11 | 862 | 429 | 433 | 1000 | 15.40 |
| 2022-09-11 | 862 | 429 | 433 | 1000 | 15.40 |
| 2021-09-11 | 907 | 449 | 458 | 1000 | 13.40 |
| 2020-09-11 | 952 | 489 | 463 | 1000 | 9.70 |
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