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Clayton Hall Academy
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Clayton Hall Academy
- Secondary
- Newcastle-under-Lyme ST5 3DN
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Requires Improvement |
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Academic Progress: Pupils benefit from a consistent curriculum improving overall outcomes.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Behaviour is generally calm and well-ordered; pupils feel safe.
Qualifications and Training: Professional development opportunities are appreciated.
Current Educational Practices: Teachers receive useful information to adapt learning activities well.
Strengths and Challenges: Trust leaders have a clear ambition, yet MFL curriculum needs clarity.
Opportunities for Involvement: The school continues to engage parents about developments.
Communication: Parents are informed about developments and improvements.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents' opinions are considered through internal surveys.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders act on concerns reported by pupils.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Consistent behaviour management approach and improved attendance.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Pupils report feeling safe at the school.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Calm and orderly atmosphere during social times.
Extracurricular Offerings: Wide range of trips and sports clubs offered.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Younger pupils appreciate the opportunities available.
Career Counselling Services: Well-timed and broad careers education is provided.
Preparation for Sixth Form: CEIAG enables informed decisions about future destinations.
Managing and Supporting SEND: SEND pupils achieve well with adapted learning activities.
Subjects Offered: Increased number of pupils studying languages and access to EBacc.
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About Us
Clayton Hall Academy is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Staffordshire, West Midlands.
It has 790 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1.
At this school, 42% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Outstanding |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-18 | 11-19 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 17.8 | - | 8.6 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 42% | 98% | 0% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | 35.00% | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.13 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 45.8 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 42% | 26.68% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 67% | 41.8% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 48% | 18.48% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 18% | 7.11% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 23% | 11.04% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.05 | 2.66 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 95% | 92.05% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 191 | 134 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 82% | 82.6% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 63% | 40.22% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 4% | 28.73% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 14% | 3.1% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 10.63% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 5% | 4.33% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 8% | 5.06% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.3 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 48.9 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 49% | 30.76% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 68% | 45.03% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 41% | 18.51% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 14% | 9.26% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 19% | 12.65% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.24 | 2.81 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 96% | 92% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 186 | 134 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 90% | 86.11% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 70% | 42.62% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 7% | 29.51% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 12% | 2.94% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 11.19% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 3.05% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 2.87% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.29 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 47.4 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 37% | 26.36% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 67% 10 | 42.4% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 62% | 21.23% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 15% 6 | 7.45% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 30% 3 | 12.23% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.19 | 2.67 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 96% | 92.62% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 192 | 130 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 87% | 84.54% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 80% | 40.92% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 6% | 31.56% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0.83% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 2% | 11.33% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 8% | 5.52% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 2.62% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.46 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 44.4 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 37% | 25.54% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 57% 9 | 40.56% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 76% | 19.89% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 21% 10 | 7.06% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 33% 7 | 11.2% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 4 | 2.6 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 98% | 88.9% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 197 | 134 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 87% | 73.96% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 69% | 38.57% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 9% | 31.76% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0.69% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 5.63% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 8% | 5.53% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 3.1% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.13 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 47.6 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 37% | 28.13% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 66% | 44.95% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 89% | 21.49% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 31% | 10.92% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 40% | 12.6% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 98% | 91.55% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 192 | 137 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 95% | 72.5% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 72% | 42.88% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 12% | 36.33% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0.33% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 3.98% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 7% | 7.2% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 3.78% | 2.45% |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 14th Apr 2025 - 25th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 22nd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 13th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 26th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 21st Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
17 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Clayton Hall Academy
Local authority ratio 19 : 1
