What ages does Cheslyn Hay Primary Academy teach?

Cheslyn Hay Primary Academy teaches children aged 2 to 11. It is a primary school in Walsall.

Who is the headteacher of Cheslyn Hay Primary Academy?

The headteacher of Cheslyn Hay Primary Academy is Mr Craig Griffiths, as recorded in the Department for Education's register of schools.

Has Cheslyn Hay Primary Academy been inspected?

Ofsted has not inspected Cheslyn Hay Primary Academy under its current framework, so no current judgement is shown. That is common for newer schools and is not a mark against a school.

How many pupils are at Cheslyn Hay Primary Academy?

Cheslyn Hay Primary Academy has 453 pupils on roll, teaching children aged 2 to 11.

Is Cheslyn Hay Primary Academy full?

Cheslyn Hay Primary Academy has capacity for 419 pupils and 453 on roll (108%), so it is at or above its published capacity. Places are allocated through the local authority's admissions process, so capacity alone does not tell you whether a place is available.

Is Cheslyn Hay Primary Academy a faith school?

No. Cheslyn Hay Primary Academy has no designated religious character.

Does Cheslyn Hay Primary Academy have a nursery?

Yes. The schools register records Cheslyn Hay Primary Academy as having nursery classes.

Is Cheslyn Hay Primary Academy part of an academy trust?

Cheslyn Hay Primary Academy is part of FUTURE GENERATION TRUST. Schools in a trust or federation share leadership and governance, but each keeps its own inspection record and results.

What SEN provision does Cheslyn Hay Primary Academy have?

The schools register lists Cheslyn Hay Primary Academy's special educational needs provision as: SLCN - Speech, language and Communication; ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder; PD - Physical Disability. Contact the school to discuss how it would support a particular child.

What is Cheslyn Hay Primary Academy's absence rate?

Cheslyn Hay Primary Academy's overall absence rate is 5.3% in the latest published census.

What are Cheslyn Hay Primary Academy's exam results?

Where the Department for Education has published them, Cheslyn Hay Primary Academy's key stage results are shown in the results section on this page, with the last three years so you can see the trend rather than a single year.

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Cheslyn Hay Primary Academy

Cheslyn Hay Primary Academy

Saredon Road, Cheslyn Hay, Walsall, WS6 7JQ

Phase: Primary
School type: Academy converter
Ages: 2 to 11
Gender: Mixed
Trust: FUTURE GENERATION TRUST
Headteacher: Mr Craig Griffiths
Nursery provision: Has Nursery Classes
Sponsor: Future Generation Trust
SEN provision: SLCN - Speech, language and Communication, ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder, PD - Physical Disability
Constituency: Stone, Great Wyrley and Penkridge
Setting: Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Capacity: 419
Pupils on roll: 453
URN: 150922
Local authority: Staffordshire
Website: School website
Telephone: 01922667950

About this school

Cheslyn Hay Primary Academy is a primary academy in Walsall. It teaches children aged 2 to 11 and has 453 pupils on roll.

Ofsted has not yet inspected Cheslyn Hay Primary Academy under its current framework. Where the Department for Education has published them, its results and pupil characteristics appear below. Numbers and a report only go so far, so visit in person before you apply.

Ofsted judgement

Cheslyn Hay Primary Academy has not been inspected by Ofsted yet. It opened in its current form in September 2024, and new or converted schools usually wait a few years for their first inspection.

Exam results

Key stage 2 (end of primary school)

Measure	2024/25
Pupils at the end of key stage 2	55
Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths	71%
Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths	5%
Expected standard in reading	89%
Expected standard in maths	80%
Expected standard in grammar, punctuation and spelling	80%
Average scaled score in reading	107.0
Average scaled score in maths	105.0

How Cheslyn Hay Primary Academy compares

Cheslyn Hay Primary Academy ranked 89th of 229 primary schools in Staffordshire for KS2 results in 2024/25. Its KS2 result was higher than 68% of England primary schools that published results in 2024/25. Its absence rate was lower than 52% of England schools in 2024/25.

School	KS2 RWM (2024/25)	Absence	FSM (6 years)	Pupils	Distance
This school	71%	5.3%	17.1%	453	—
Glenthorne Community Primary School	66%	4.7%	17%	269	0.6 miles
Moat Hall Primary Academy	75%	5.6%	35%	359	1.0 miles
Bridgtown Primary School	76%	6.2%	48.8%	328	1.2 miles
St Thomas More Catholic Primary School	—	—	—	208	1.2 miles
Landywood Primary School	62%	4.1%	11.9%	408	1.4 miles

Results reflect each school's cohort as much as its teaching, and free school meals share is context, not a judgement. Small gaps between neighbouring schools are rarely meaningful on their own.

School context

From the 2024/25 school census and absence figures.

Free school meals (last 6 years): 17.09%
English as an additional language: 2%
Overall absence: 5.3%
Persistent absence: 14.81%

Location

Nearby schools

Glenthorne Community Primary School
Primary · Walsall

0.6 miles
Moat Hall Primary Academy
Primary · Walsall

1.0 miles
Bridgtown Primary School
Primary · Cannock

1.2 miles
St Thomas More Catholic Primary School
Primary · Walsall

1.2 miles
Landywood Primary School
Primary · Walsall

1.4 miles

Other schools in Walsall

Cheslyn Hay Primary Academy ranks 13th of the 51 ranked primary schools in Walsall.

Abbey Primary School Primary
All Saints National Academy Primary
Alumwell Infant School Primary
Alumwell Junior School Primary
Beacon Academy Primary
Bentley West Primary School Primary
Birchills Church of England Community Academy Primary
Blue Coat Church of England Aided Infant School Primary
Blue Coat Church of England Aided Junior School Primary
Brownhills West Primary School Primary
Busill Jones Primary School Primary
Butts Primary School Primary

Common questions

What ages does Cheslyn Hay Primary Academy teach?: Cheslyn Hay Primary Academy teaches children aged 2 to 11. It is a primary school in Walsall.
Who is the headteacher of Cheslyn Hay Primary Academy?: The headteacher of Cheslyn Hay Primary Academy is Mr Craig Griffiths, as recorded in the Department for Education's register of schools.
Has Cheslyn Hay Primary Academy been inspected?: Ofsted has not inspected Cheslyn Hay Primary Academy under its current framework, so no current judgement is shown. That is common for newer schools and is not a mark against a school.
How many pupils are at Cheslyn Hay Primary Academy?: Cheslyn Hay Primary Academy has 453 pupils on roll, teaching children aged 2 to 11.
Is Cheslyn Hay Primary Academy full?: Cheslyn Hay Primary Academy has capacity for 419 pupils and 453 on roll (108%), so it is at or above its published capacity. Places are allocated through the local authority's admissions process, so capacity alone does not tell you whether a place is available.
Is Cheslyn Hay Primary Academy a faith school?: No. Cheslyn Hay Primary Academy has no designated religious character.
Does Cheslyn Hay Primary Academy have a nursery?: Yes. The schools register records Cheslyn Hay Primary Academy as having nursery classes.
Is Cheslyn Hay Primary Academy part of an academy trust?: Cheslyn Hay Primary Academy is part of FUTURE GENERATION TRUST. Schools in a trust or federation share leadership and governance, but each keeps its own inspection record and results.
What SEN provision does Cheslyn Hay Primary Academy have?: The schools register lists Cheslyn Hay Primary Academy's special educational needs provision as: SLCN - Speech, language and Communication; ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder; PD - Physical Disability. Contact the school to discuss how it would support a particular child.
How does Cheslyn Hay Primary Academy compare with other schools in Staffordshire?: Cheslyn Hay Primary Academy ranked 89th of 229 primary schools in Staffordshire for key stage 2 results. Its KS2 result was higher than 68% of England primary schools that published results in 2024/25. Its absence rate was lower than 52% of England schools in 2024/25. Results reflect each cohort as well as the school, so treat rankings as a starting point.
What is Cheslyn Hay Primary Academy's absence rate?: Cheslyn Hay Primary Academy's overall absence rate is 5.3% in the latest published census.
What are Cheslyn Hay Primary Academy's exam results?: Where the Department for Education has published them, Cheslyn Hay Primary Academy's key stage results are shown in the results section on this page, with the last three years so you can see the trend rather than a single year.

School details come from the Department for Education's Get Information About Schools register. Inspection outcomes come from Ofsted, and exam results from the Department for Education's school performance service. This page was last updated on 10 July 2026.