Pool Hayes Academy

About Pool Hayes Academy

Pool Hayes Academy is an academy converter in Willenhall, Walsall, England, for pupils aged 11–18. It has 1,150 pupils on roll. It is part of ACADEMY TRANSFORMATION TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (26 April 2022) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 36.8 (2025/26). 42.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 12.4% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Walsall →

School Type

Academy converter

Phase

Secondary

Age Range

Ages 11–18

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

1,150 / 1,084 (106%) · over capacity

Sixth Form

Has a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

None

Admissions Policy

Non-selective

Last Ofsted Inspection

26 April 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

Castle Drive, Willenhall, Walsall, WV12 4QZ

Phone

01902368147

Principal

Lisa Macey

Website

www.poolhayes.attrust.org.uk

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Pool Hayes Academy?

Pool Hayes Academy is an academy converter in Willenhall, Walsall, England, for pupils aged 11–18.

How many pupils does Pool Hayes Academy have?

Pool Hayes Academy has 1,150 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Pool Hayes Academy's Ofsted rating?

Pool Hayes Academy was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (26 April 2022).

How does Pool Hayes Academy perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Pool Hayes Academy achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 36.8 in 2025/26.

Is Pool Hayes Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — Pool Hayes Academy is part of ACADEMY TRANSFORMATION TRUST.

Where is Pool Hayes Academy?

Pool Hayes Academy is located at Castle Drive, Willenhall, Walsall, WV12 4QZ.