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Pool Hayes Academy

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Pool Hayes Academy

Castle Drive, Willenhall, WV12 4QZ

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Pupils
1,150
Ages
11-18
FSM
41.8%
Attainment 8
37.5
Ofsted
Good
Apr 2022

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
37.5
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
5.7%
Basics 9-5
29.3%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
56.4%
EBacc APS
3.35
EBacc 9-5
8.8%
EBacc 9-4
23.8%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
23.77
A*-A Grades
4.3%
A*-B Grades
14.5%
AAB+ %
11.1%

APS per Entry

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Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 53 students entered

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About Pool Hayes Academy

Pool Hayes Academy is a secondary school in Willenhall, Walsall. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2022 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 37.5. The school has around 1,150 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Pool Hayes Academy, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Apr 2022 — Good
  2. Jan 2022 — Leaders and those responsible for governanc…
  3. Sept 2018 — Requires improvement

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Pool Hayes Academy

What is Pool Hayes Academy's Ofsted rating?
Pool Hayes Academy received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2022 inspection.
What are Pool Hayes Academy's latest exam results?
Pool Hayes Academy: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 37.5. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Pool Hayes Academy located?
Pool Hayes Academy is a secondary school in Willenhall, Walsall (WV12 4QZ).
How many pupils attend Pool Hayes Academy?
Pool Hayes Academy has around 1,150 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Pool Hayes Academy with other schools?
View Pool Hayes Academy's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Walsall.