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Pool Hayes Academy

Walsall, WV12 4QZSecondaryAges 11–18MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Apr 2022
Progress 8
-0.43
Below average
−20+2
Competition
0.6×
Not oversubscribed
138 1st-choice / 239 places
Ranking
#2,495
of 3,141 nationally

About Pool Hayes Academy

Pool Hayes Academy is a school that parents in Walsall clearly want to get into. For the 2025/26 intake, the school received 323 applications for 239 places, making it officially oversubscribed with a ratio of 1.35 applicants per place. That first-preference count of 138 suggests a solid local reputation, though the school doesn't publish a parent-view recommendation percentage in its data. What's notable is that this is a large secondary with 1,150 pupils on a capacity of 1,084, so it's running slightly over its official number. The school has a high proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals at 41.8%, which is well above the national average, and it's a mixed, non-religious state school with no boarding provision. For families considering it, the oversubscription means getting a place isn't guaranteed, especially if you're not in the catchment area.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 18 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterNone
AddressCastle Drive, Willenhall, Walsall, WV12 4QZ
HeadteacherLisa Macey
Local AuthorityWalsall
Number of Pupils1,150
Free School Meals (FSM)41.8%
School Capacity1,150 / 1,084 (106% full)
Sixth FormYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

26 Apr 2022
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Sixth Form Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 15 Jun 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

10
ICT SuiteTheatreArt StudiosTennis CourtsSwimming PoolMusic RoomsScience LabsSports HallSixth Form CentreAstro Turf

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

15

Sports

BadmintonBasketballHockeyTennisCricketRoundersSwimming

Clubs & Activities

GardeningScience ClubDuke of EdinburghOrchestraDebateModel United NationsYoung EnterpriseChoir

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionPhysicalLearning DifficultyOther

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

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