SchoolScoresCannock Chase High School
Academy · Secondary, ages 11 to 18 · Mixed · Sixth form
Part of CANNOCK CHASE HIGH SCHOOL
Hednesford Road, Cannock, WS11 1JT
01543 502450 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 31 January 2018.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Sixth form | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 29 June 2023: Ofsted found the school was still Good.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
Results
GCSEs (key stage 4, age 16), 2024/25
170 pupils in this year group.
38% — 2 points below the Staffordshire average, and 8 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Staffordshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 38% | 40% | 45% |
| Attainment 8 scoreAverage of each pupil's grades across 8 GCSE-level subjects, with English and maths counted twice. Around 50 means grade 5s on average. | 42.1 | 43.9 | 46.1 |
| EBacc average point scoreAverage points across the English Baccalaureate subjects: English, maths, sciences, a language and history or geography. | 3.4 | 3.8 | 4.1 |
Progress 8 isn't shown. DfE didn't publish it for 2024/25 because this year group's key stage 2 tests in 2020 were cancelled, and older progress scores aren't comparable.
Source: DfE key stage 4 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
After Year 11
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
162 pupils in this year group.
95% — 3 points above the Staffordshire average, and 3 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Staffordshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workPupils recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing Year 11. | 95% | 92% | 92% |
| School sixth form | 31% | 33% | 34% |
| Sixth form college | 0% | 3% | 13% |
| Further education college | 52% | 46% | 37% |
| Apprenticeship | 7% | 5% | 3% |
| Work | 4% | 3% | 3% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 95% | 95% |
Source: DfE key stage 4 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
A levels (16 to 18), 2024/25
28 A level students in this year group.
| Measure | This school | Staffordshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average A level grade | C+ | C+ | B- |
| A level exams graded A* or A | 13% | 19% | 26% |
| A level exams graded A* to B | 41% | 46% | 53% |
| Average points per A level entryAn A* is 60 points, an A is 50, a B is 40, and so on down to 10 for an E. | 32.0 | 33.4 | 35 |
A level subjects, 2024/25
15 subjects, 61 exams. England figures are for state-funded schools and colleges.
| Subject | Exams | A* | A* or A | England A* or A |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Studies:Single | 10 | 0% | 0% | 16% |
| Psychology | 7 | 0% | 14% | 19% |
| Sociology | 6 | 0% | 17% | 20% |
Also taken, with too few exams for DfE to publish grades: English Language, Geography, Art and Design (Fine Art), Biology, Chemistry, History, Mathematics, Physical Education / Sports Studies, Physics, English Literature, Law, Mathematics (Further).
Source: DfE 16 to 18 qualification and subject data, 2024/25.
Source: DfE 16 to 18 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
After sixth form
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
38 students in this year group.
84% — 3 points above the Staffordshire average, and 5 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Staffordshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workStudents recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing 16 to 18 study. | 84% | 81% | 79% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 11% | 7% |
| Work | 26% | 33% | 28% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 83% | 84% |
Source: DfE 16 to 18 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Going on to university
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
32 students in this year group.
59% — 7 points above the Staffordshire average, and about the same as the England average.
| Measure | This school | Staffordshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Went on to a degree or other higher education | 59% | 52% | 60% |
| Went to one of the most selective third of universitiesDfE's grouping of universities by the typical entry grades of their students. | 19% | 11% | 19% |
Went on to a degree or other higher education, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 57% | 59% |
Source: DfE 16 to 18 progression to higher education or training, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Staffordshire. The national closing date for secondary applications is 31 October, and offers are sent on 1 March.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were fewer first-choice applications than places.
| Places offered | 209 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 185 |
| Of those, offered a place | 185 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 395 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.8 · 2025: 0.8 · 2026: 0.9
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
Pupils, staff and SEND
Specialist SEND provision: this school has resourced provision with 7 places for other difficulties or disabilities. These places are usually allocated through the council's SEND team.
| Pupils | This school | Staffordshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 3rd highest of 5 state secondary schools in Cannock. Higher than 69% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 35.2% | 22.7%* | 28.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan 4th highest of 5 state secondary schools in Cannock. Higher than 24% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 1.9% | 2.3%* | 3.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 4th highest of 5 state secondary schools in Cannock. Higher than 45% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 12.9% | 13.4%* | 13.4% |
| English as an additional language 1st highest of 5 state secondary schools in Cannock. Higher than 33% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 7.1% | 7.6%* | 19.2% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 5th lowest of 5 state secondary schools in Cannock. Lower than 28% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 9.7% | 7.6%* | 8.4% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 5th lowest of 5 state secondary schools in Cannock. Lower than 17% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 30.9% | 20.8%* | 23.4% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 5th lowest of 5 state secondary schools in Cannock. Lower than 10% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 52.3 | 18.4 | 21.2 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 5th lowest of 5 state secondary schools in Cannock. Lower than 10% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 15.1% | 7.0% | 7.3% |
| Pupils permanently excluded6 pupils | 0.54% | 0.31% | 0.23% |
| Pupils per teacher 1st highest of 5 state secondary schools in Cannock. Higher than 50% of 3,442 state secondary schools in England. | 16.8 | 17.3 | 16.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 3rd highest of 5 state secondary schools in Cannock. Higher than 29% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 10.9 | 12.0 | 11.8 |
| Teachers who left during the year 5th highest of 5 state secondary schools in Cannock. Higher than 2% of 3,430 state secondary schools in England. | 3.2% | 13.9%* | 14.2%* |
Comparisons are with secondary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
SEND provision: Get Information about Schools (DfE).
Nearby secondary schools
- Cardinal Griffin Catholic College 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018, before conversion), confirmed 2023 · 36% grade 5+ English and maths
- Staffordshire University Academy 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 10% grade 5+ English and maths
- Kingsmead School 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 3 strong, 4 expected · 40% grade 5+ English and maths
- Great Wyrley Academy 2.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 27% grade 5+ English and maths
- Cheslyn Hay Academy 2.4 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 1 strong, 6 expected · 32% grade 5+ English and maths
- Norton Canes High School 2.6 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2024) · 18% grade 5+ English and maths
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Cannock Chase High School's Ofsted rating?
Cannock Chase High School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 31 January 2018. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 29 June 2023, Ofsted found the school was still Good.
How did Cannock Chase High School do in its GCSEs?
In 2024/25, 38% of pupils grade 5 or above in English and maths, 8 points below the England average of 45%.
Is Cannock Chase High School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 185 families put Cannock Chase High School as their first choice for 209 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 185 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 137384.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, GCSEs 2024/25, After Year 11 2024/25, A levels 2024/25, After sixth form 2024/25, Going on to university 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.