Welcome to Pool Hayes Academy

Thank you for considering Pool Hayes Academy as a place where you can continue your learning and development. I am very proud to be leading the team that will support you through the next stage in your educational journey. I appreciate the choices you will now make are not easy ones and that is where we are here to offer guidance and support through the application stage. We have specialist subject teachers who provide the best teaching and learning experiences, enabling all students to maximise their potential and to experience academic success.As stated in our OFSTED report 2022, ‘The Sixth Form provides an aspirational environment for it’s students while ensuring their personal development and welfare are paramount.’We pride ourselves at Post-16 in conducting ourselves in a professional manner and we dress accordingly. I am extremely proud of the business dress code that we have in our Sixth Form and if you choose to join us, you will be expected to follow our dress code.Everyone has the opportunity to be part of large-scale charitable events such as Children in Need, Remembrance Parade and others. Our Sixth Form are also encouraged to take part in the annual school musical whether it be on stage or helping either front of stage or back stage. The contribution made by our Post-16 students to the life of our school is truly inspirational and you can and will be part of the success story. We have a Post-16 student leadership team. We value the opinions of our students and at Post-16 we encourage you to use your voice and work alongside staff to help us to make improvements around our school. All Sixth formers are encouraged to take on a leadership role, with the majority of them working with lower years. Sixth form students act as mentors, provide support in class and during lunch and break times. They act as role models to the rest of the school.By choosing to study at Pool Hayes Academy Sixth Form you will be opting to study in an environment with a strong sense of community; where everyone is valued, supported and encouraged to develop both academically and socially. I look forward to sharing the next part of your educational journey alongside you and offering you a new and exciting experience.

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Boarding Type

No Boarder

School Type

Suitable Ages

11 to 18

Gender

Mixed

No. of Students

1,150 Total

No. of Boys

586 (51.0%)

No. of Girls

564 (49.0%)


Academic Excellence

GCSE Results

Latest Examination

13.5%

Students achieving A*/A grades (9/8/7)

A-Level Results

Sixth Form Performance

A* grades

2.22%

A*/A grades

8.89%


Leavers' Destinations

Destinations after GCSEs

Staying in education

79%

School

79%

England

Apprenticeships

3%

School

3%

England

Further education

School:51%
England:51%

School sixth form

School:27%
England:19%

Sixth form college

School:0%
England:7%

Other education destinations

School:1%
England:2%

Destinations after A-Levels

UK higher education

38%

School

1%

England

Apprenticeships

12%

School

19%

England

Higher education or training

School:83%
England:63%

Further education

School:2%
England:4%

Employment

School:31%
England:35%

Not sustained in education/employment

School:12%
England:26%


Exciting Events Ahead!

A detailed admissions process on ApplicaaOne is coming soon.

Please see our website for more information on our admissions process.


Admissions Process

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Key Dates & Deadlines

Nov 4, 2025

Sixth Form Open Evening


Term Dates & Half-Term Holidays

Planning ahead for school holidays? Below are the term dates and half-term dates for the 2025/2026 academic year.

Autumn

1 terms

Half Term 1

Sep 1 - Dec 19

Spring

1 terms

Half Term 1

Jan 5 - Mar 27

Summer

1 terms

Half Term 1

Apr 13 - Jul 20

Half-Term & Holiday Dates

Autumn Half Term

Oct 27 - Oct 31

Spring Half Term

Feb 16 - Feb 20

Summer Half Term

May 25 - May 29


Alumni Stories

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Updates Coming Soon!

We’ll be sharing information about the destinations of our alumni here soon.


Enrichment Activities

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At Pool Hayes Academy, we believe that education extends beyond the classroom, which is why we offer valuable enrichment opportunities to help our students develop skills, spark curiosity, discover new passions and nurture talent. From music and sport to art and languages, there is something on offer for everyone!

Sports Events
Exploring the world
Duke of Edinburgh Award
Theatre trips

About School

RegionWest Midlands
Local AuthorityWalsall
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeMixed