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Clayton Hall Academy

Newcastle-under-Lyme, ST5 3DNSecondaryAges 11–16MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Feb 2024
Progress 8
0.00
Above average
−20+2
Competition
0.8×
Not oversubscribed
134 1st-choice / 171 places
Ranking
#1,507
of 3,141 nationally

About Clayton Hall Academy

Clayton Hall Academy is a mixed 11-16 secondary school in Newcastle-under-Lyme that is clearly in demand. With 780 pupils on roll against a capacity of 1,000, the school is not yet full, but the admissions data tells a different story. For the 2025/26 intake, the school received 316 applications for 171 places, making it oversubscribed with a ratio of 1.85 applicants per place. Of those, 134 were first-preference applications, and all 134 first-preference families were offered a place. The school’s 18% free school meals rate is higher than the national average of around 23%, but sits slightly below the typical figure for Staffordshire, suggesting a broadly mixed intake. Under headteacher Catherine Reid, the school has a non-religious character and no sixth form, so pupils leave at 16. The strong demand, combined with a capacity that could absorb more pupils, points to a school that is growing in reputation locally.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 16 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressClayton Lane, Newcastle-under-Lyme, Newcastle-under-Lyme, ST5 3DN
HeadteacherCatherine Reid
Local AuthorityStaffordshire
Number of Pupils780
Free School Meals (FSM)18.0%
School Capacity780 / 1,000 (78% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

6 Feb 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Source: Ofsted, 18 Mar 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

13
Music RoomsPlaying FieldsSports HallICT SuiteTheatreScience LabsLibraryAstro TurfDining HallSixth Form CentreTennis CourtsSwimming PoolChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

13

Sports

FootballRugbyHockeyTennisAthleticsRowing

Clubs & Activities

DramaChoirEco ClubDuke of EdinburghFilm ClubBook ClubOrchestra

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguagePhysicalLearning Difficulty

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:45 – 15:15

Source: claytonhallacademy.org. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Clayton Hall Academy has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.