Chadsmoor CofE (VC) Junior School
Cannock, WS11 6DR · Staffordshire · primary school
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125th of 217 primary schools in Staffordshire we can score, 310 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 — 5.4/10 against 1,464 of them, against 4.2/10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 66.0 · 54 | 40% | 2.16 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 2.0 · 24 | 25% | 0.59 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Chadsmoor CofE (VC) Junior School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 66.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 2.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in March 2023. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (5.4 out of 10 against similar schools, 4.2 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 221 pupils against a stated capacity of 240. 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 who are not reaching the higher standard in core subjects? What specific support is available for children with additional educational needs? How does the school maintain its Good rating in practice day-to-day?
What Ofsted said about Chadsmoor CofE (VC) Junior School
Overview
Chadsmoor Church of England (Voluntary Controlled) Junior School continues to be a ‘good school’, where pupils and staff ‘enjoy achieving together’. The report highlights a happy, safe environment with high expectations for behaviour and an ambitious curriculum that supports all learners, including those with special educational needs.
Strengths
- Pupils behave ‘exceptionally well’ and feel safe, supported by a ‘simple but effective behaviour system’ and quick responses to bullying.
- Leaders have designed an ‘ambitious curriculum’ with ‘carefully considered steps’ that allow pupils to build knowledge successfully over time.
- The reading curriculum is ‘well planned’, using a commercial scheme to improve fluency, with targeted support for early readers.
- Staff provide timely feedback and opportunities to revisit facts, ensuring pupils have the ‘prior knowledge to learn new curriculum content successfully’.
- Personal development is promoted well through a focus on values like compassion, mental health support, and a ‘well-established culture of respect’.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must develop assessment systems in foundation subjects to identify gaps in pupils’ learning and understand how well they remember knowledge over time.
- Teachers should ensure pupils apply handwriting skills accurately in all subjects, as some do not form letters accurately and struggle to write fluently.
- The curriculum needs more opportunities for pupils to gain detailed knowledge of a variety of faiths and cultures to better prepare them for life in modern Britain.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are ‘effective’, with staff receiving regular training and leaders taking ‘swift and appropriate action’ when concerns are raised.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 66% |
| 2023/24 | 63% |
| 2024/25 | 66% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 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
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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