Cheslyn Hay Academy
URN: 146443 • Walsall WS6 7JQ
Overview
- Name
- Cheslyn Hay Academy
- URN
- 146443
- 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
- 55.0 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- J Pritchard (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01922416024
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Saredon Road, Walsall WS6 7JQ
Summary
Cheslyn Hay Academy is a mixed secondary academy located in Walsall, Staffordshire, with a current enrolment of 1,264 pupils and a capacity of 1,302. The school operates under the Windsor Academy Trust and is committed to fostering a positive learning environment that promotes high expectations and academic achievement. The ethos of the academy centres on respect and the holistic development of students, preparing them to become independent and responsible young adults.
The curriculum at Cheslyn Hay Academy is academically broad, complemented by a rich array of extracurricular activities designed to enhance students' personal growth. The school encourages participation in a student pledge, which outlines twelve key experiences aimed at preparing pupils for future educational and career pathways. This focus on both academic and extracurricular excellence ensures that students are well-equipped for their next steps.
Cheslyn Hay Academy prides itself on its strong community ties and the dedication of its staff, who work diligently to create a safe and supportive atmosphere for all students. The school is actively engaged in sustainability initiatives, aiming for a 'Net Zero' target by 2030, reflecting its commitment to both educational and environmental responsibilities.
The curriculum at Cheslyn Hay Academy is academically broad, complemented by a rich array of extracurricular activities designed to enhance students' personal growth. The school encourages participation in a student pledge, which outlines twelve key experiences aimed at preparing pupils for future educational and career pathways. This focus on both academic and extracurricular excellence ensures that students are well-equipped for their next steps.
Cheslyn Hay Academy prides itself on its strong community ties and the dedication of its staff, who work diligently to create a safe and supportive atmosphere for all students. The school is actively engaged in sustainability initiatives, aiming for a 'Net Zero' target by 2030, reflecting its commitment to both educational and environmental responsibilities.
Useful links
- Governance and Policies (governance)
- Essential Information (sen)
- Special Educational Needs (sen)
- News and Events (calendar)
- Events (calendar)
- News and Blog (calendar)
- 19 Sep 2025 (calendar)
- 21 Aug 2025 (calendar)
- Open Events (calendar)
- Parents Evenings (calendar)
Nearby alternatives
- Queen Mary's Grammar School (79.5)
- Queen Mary's High School (72.5)
- Queen Mary's Grammar School (70.2)
- Queen Mary's High School (70.2)
- Barr Beacon School (69.1)
Key details
- LA
- Staffordshire
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- WINDSOR ACADEMY TRUST
- Capacity
- 1302
- Pupils
- 1264
- Boys
- 635
- Girls
- 629
- FSM %
- 18.10
- Open date
- 2018-12-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-10-19
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Staffordshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1264 | 635 | 629 | 1302 | 18.10 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1259 | 616 | 643 | 1302 | 16.90 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1252 | 604 | 648 | 1302 | 12.20 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1252 | 604 | 648 | 1302 | 12.20 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1257 | 618 | 639 | 1302 | 10.20 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1261 | 622 | 639 | 1302 | 9.10 |
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