Heath Hayes Primary Academy
Cannock, WS12 2EP · Staffordshire · primary school
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169th 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 the 4,263 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.6/10 among them, against 4.5/10 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 | 61.0 · 41 | 40% | 1.65 |
| Ofsted | 13 | 35% | 0.45 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 7.0 · 51 | 25% | 1.27 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Heath Hayes Primary Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 61.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 7.0% of pupils, matching the national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.6 out of 10 among them, against 4.5 out of 10 nationally. Ofsted inspected the school in November 2025 under the new report-card framework, which grades each area separately and gives no overall grade.
Beyond the classroom
The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club for wraparound care.
Getting in
The published school roll is 203 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 below the national median in core subjects? What specific activities take place during the breakfast and after-school clubs? How does the new Ofsted framework affect current teaching priorities?
What Ofsted said about Heath Hayes Primary Academy
Overview
Heath Hayes Primary Academy is a school where inclusion is central to its ethos, ensuring every pupil feels valued and supported. The report highlights strong standards in inclusion and personal development, with an expected standard in achievement, attendance, behaviour, curriculum, early years, and leadership.
Strengths
- Inclusion is at the heart of the school’s work, with a ‘whatever it takes’ approach to removing barriers for vulnerable pupils.
- Highly effective systems identify needs early, using personalised plans and targeted support to help pupils access tasks successfully.
- Personal development and wellbeing are strong, with a broad curriculum covering safety, relationships, and British values.
- Pastoral care is a strength, featuring the ‘Rainbow Room’ for emotional regulation and robust safeguarding messages.
- The ‘Hero’s Curriculum’ is ambitious and well-sequenced, making learning exciting and memorable for pupils.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should ensure pupils apply foundational writing skills more broadly across the curriculum to deepen knowledge.
- Leaders should continue putting in place appropriate support for pupils who struggle to meet high behaviour expectations.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders establishing an open culture where concerns are actively identified, acted upon, and managed, ensuring pupils feel safe.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 62% |
| 2023/24 | 57% |
| 2024/25 | 61% |
| 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
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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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