Cannock Chase High School
Cannock, WS11 1JT · Staffordshire · secondary school
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21st of 56 secondary schools in Staffordshire we can score, 70 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 5.1/10 against 666 of them, against 3.8/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.84 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 45.6 · 52 | 30% | 1.54 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.38 · 22 | 25% | 0.55 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 43.5 · 36 | 10% | 0.36 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Cannock Chase High School overview
How it's doing
The school is rated Good by Ofsted following an inspection in 2023. In 2024/25, 37.6% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 42.1, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was -0.38 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did worse than those nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (3.8 out of 10 against similar schools, 2.9 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Homework Club, Code Club, and the School Orchestra.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,113 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,818. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils to close the gap between their current attainment and the national median? What specific steps are taken to improve progress scores for students starting from similar backgrounds? How are the Code Club and School Orchestra integrated into the weekly timetable?
What Ofsted said about Cannock Chase High School
Overview
Cannock Chase High School continues to be a good school, providing a "calm, well-ordered environment" where pupils feel safe and supported. Leaders have established high expectations underpinned by key values, resulting in "exemplary" behaviour and a strong sense of community among staff and students.
Strengths
- Staff know pupils well, ensuring bullying is rare and swiftly addressed, so pupils are "happy and feel safe."
- The curriculum is "ambitious for all pupils," including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, with targeted interventions like small group phonics sessions.
- Teachers possess "strong subject knowledge" and use structured lessons with starter activities to reflect on prior learning.
- Pupils benefit from a "wide range of extra-curricular opportunities," such as sports, drama, and debating, which boost self-belief and communication skills.
- Sixth-form students access diverse qualifications and develop leadership skills by supporting younger pupils and leading charitable events.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should ensure systems for checking pupils’ understanding are applied consistently by all teachers, as some occasionally move on without thorough checks, leaving gaps in knowledge.
- The school aims to increase the number of pupils studying the English Baccalaureate by raising uptake in modern foreign languages through increased staffing.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with a "strong safeguarding culture" where staff are vigilant, receive appropriate training, and report concerns in a timely fashion.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 43.3 |
| 2024/25 | 42.1 |
| 2025/26 | 43.5 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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