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Pool Hayes Academy

Castle Drive, Willenhall, WV12 4QZ

Academy converter · Ages 11–18 · Non-selective · Mixed

Ofsted
Good
Apr 2022

Historical inspection outcome; read the latest report for the full findings.

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37.5school · 46.0 national reference

Attainment 8 · 2024/25. Average GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage.

Why is Progress 8 unavailable?

Progress 8 is unavailable nationally for this year because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled. This is not a negative judgement on the school.

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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%

Exam attainment

Attainment 8 · GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage or a measure of progress.

School · 2024/25

37.5

National · same year

46.0

SchoolNational reference
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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/2340.246.4
2023/2437.246.4
2024/2537.546.0

Learning progress

Progress 8 · Progress compared with pupils who had similar prior attainment. Zero is the national progress baseline.

School · 2024/25

Not available

National · same year

Not available

SchoolNational reference
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Progress 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/23-0.380.00
2023/24-0.430.00
2024/25Not availableNot available

Progress 8 is unavailable for 2024/25 because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled nationally. Missing values are not zero.

Grades at or above each threshold

These percentages overlap: grades 9–7 are also included in 9–5 and 9–4. Do not add the lines together.

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

National avgSelective avg

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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Nearby secondary schools

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Good
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Good
New Leaf School
1.35 km away · Academy alternative provision sponsor led
Inadequate
Willenhall E-ACT Academy
1.78 km away · Academy sponsor led
Good
WV2 Education
2.1 km away · Other independent school

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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. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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Location: Castle Drive, Willenhall, WV12 4QZ | More schools in Walsall

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

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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. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.
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?
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