Pool Hayes Academy Catchment Area
Pool Hayes Academy is a academy converter secondary school in Willenhall, Walsall , serving pupils aged 11–18, with 1150 pupils, and a capacity of 1084 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
11–18
Age range
1,150
Pupils
1,084
Capacity
106%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2022
Pool Hayes Academy Catchment Area Information
As an academy, Pool Hayes Academy sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Walsall. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.
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The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Walsall before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Walsall catchment area documents →Pool Hayes Academy — School Information
- Full address
- Castle Drive, Willenhall, WV12 4QZ
- Local authority
- Walsall
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11–18 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 41.8% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 142594
Other Secondary Schools in Willenhall
If Pool Hayes Academy is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Willenhall are the next closest alternatives.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Pool Hayes Academy
Is Pool Hayes Academy oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — Pool Hayes Academy currently has 1150 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 1084 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Pool Hayes Academy? ▾
Admission to Pool Hayes Academy is managed by Walsall. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does Pool Hayes Academy cover? ▾
Pool Hayes Academy is a secondary school in Willenhall, Walsall, serving pupils aged 11–18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Pool Hayes Academy? ▾
Pool Hayes Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2022. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.