Cheslyn Hay Academy

About Cheslyn Hay Academy

Cheslyn Hay Academy is an academy converter in Walsall, Staffordshire, England, for pupils aged 11–18. It has 1,264 pupils on roll. It is part of WINDSOR ACADEMY TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (18 October 2022) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 41.5 (2025/26). 18.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 1.1% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Staffordshire →

School Type

Academy converter

Phase

Secondary

Age Range

Ages 11–18

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

1,264 / 1,302 (97%)

Sixth Form

Has a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

Admissions Policy

Non-selective

Last Ofsted Inspection

18 October 2022

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

Saredon Road, Walsall, Staffordshire, WS6 7JQ

Phone

01922416024

Headteacher

J Pritchard

Website

https://www.cheslynhayacademy.org.uk/

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Cheslyn Hay Academy?

Cheslyn Hay Academy is an academy converter in Walsall, Staffordshire, England, for pupils aged 11–18.

How many pupils does Cheslyn Hay Academy have?

Cheslyn Hay Academy has 1,264 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Cheslyn Hay Academy's Ofsted rating?

Cheslyn Hay Academy was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (18 October 2022).

How does Cheslyn Hay Academy perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Cheslyn Hay Academy achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 41.5 in 2025/26.

Is Cheslyn Hay Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — Cheslyn Hay Academy is part of WINDSOR ACADEMY TRUST.

Where is Cheslyn Hay Academy?

Cheslyn Hay Academy is located at Saredon Road, Walsall, Staffordshire, WS6 7JQ.