Clayton Hall Academy

About Clayton Hall Academy

Clayton Hall Academy is an academy converter in Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire, England, for pupils aged 11–16. It has 780 pupils on roll. It is part of WINDSOR ACADEMY TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (6 February 2024) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 46.8 (2025/26). 17.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 14.5% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Staffordshire →

School Type

Academy converter

Phase

Secondary

Age Range

Ages 11–16

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

780 / 1,000 (78%)

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

Admissions Policy

Non-selective

Last Ofsted Inspection

6 February 2024

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Clayton Lane, Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire, ST5 3DN

Phone

01782367650

Principal

Catherine Reid

Website

http://www.claytonhallacademy.org/

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Clayton Hall Academy?

Clayton Hall Academy is an academy converter in Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire, England, for pupils aged 11–16.

How many pupils does Clayton Hall Academy have?

Clayton Hall Academy has 780 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Clayton Hall Academy's Ofsted rating?

Clayton Hall Academy was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (6 February 2024).

How does Clayton Hall Academy perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Clayton Hall Academy achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 46.8 in 2025/26.

Is Clayton Hall Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — Clayton Hall Academy is part of WINDSOR ACADEMY TRUST.

Where is Clayton Hall Academy?

Clayton Hall Academy is located at Clayton Lane, Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire, ST5 3DN.