Kingsmead School
Cannock, WS12 1DH · Staffordshire · secondary school
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25th 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 the 886 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.2/10 among them, against 5.4/10 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 | 21 | 35% | 0.74 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 37.2 · 30 | 30% | 0.91 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.44 · 81 | 25% | 2.03 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 46.9 · 55 | 10% | 0.55 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Kingsmead School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 39.5% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 48.5, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.44 in 2023/24, indicating better progress than pupils nationally starting from the same place. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.7 out of 10 among them, against 5.9 out of 10 nationally. Ofsted inspected the school in March 2026 under the new report-card framework, which grades each area separately and gives no overall grade.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Student Council, Student Leadership Accreditation, play darts or handball, and participate in the School Production.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,427 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,257. 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
What specific support is available for pupils aiming to improve their Progress 8 scores? How does the new Ofsted framework affect current teaching priorities?
What Ofsted said about Kingsmead School
Overview
Kingsmead School is described as a "caring and welcoming" institution where pupils "enjoy learning" and feel safe. The report highlights that leaders have established a "highly inclusive culture" and that teaching is "highly effective" across all subjects, resulting in strong pupil achievement and preparation for future education or employment.
Strengths
- Pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) and disadvantaged backgrounds, "progress very well" and produce "high-quality work" demonstrating detailed understanding.
- Leaders have designed a "high-quality and ambitious curriculum" with a clear focus on extending vocabulary, ensuring teachers deliver it to a "consistently high standard".
- The school fosters a "highly inclusive culture" with effective systems to identify needs and tailor teaching, supported by regular professional development for staff.
- Behaviour is "calm and orderly" with "respectful and supportive relationships" between pupils and staff; bullying is addressed "swiftly and effectively".
- Sixth-form students are "very well prepared for their next steps" through high-quality careers guidance and a curriculum that meets their aspirations.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should ensure pupils develop a "detailed and secure understanding" of the important knowledge covered in the personal development programme.
- Leaders should ensure actions to address attendance barriers for some disadvantaged pupils result in "notable and sustained improvements" in their attendance.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders establishing an "open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" and concerns actively identified and managed.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 51.3 |
| 2024/25 | 48.5 |
| 2025/26 | 46.9 |
| 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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