Norton Canes Primary Academy
Cannock, WS11 9SQ · Staffordshire · primary school
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68th 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 — 8.3/10 against 2,325 of them, against 7.0/10 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 | 73.0 · 73 | 40% | 2.93 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 10.0 · 66 | 25% | 1.65 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Norton Canes Primary Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 73.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 10.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (8.3 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.0 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 280 pupils against a stated capacity of 315. 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 expected standard in maths? What specific activities take place during the after-school club?
What Ofsted said about Norton Canes Primary Academy
Overview
Norton Canes Primary Academy continues to be a good school, where pupils learn to ‘fly high’ and demonstrate independence and resilience. Leaders successfully raise aspirations through enriching experiences, while pupils feel safe and supported by staff who model kindness and positive relationships.
Strengths
- Pupils show a ‘growing sense of self-belief’ and enjoy learning that challenges them to ‘think deeply’.
- The curriculum is ‘organised more logically’, with staff checking prior knowledge to help pupils ‘make connections to new learning’.
- Most pupils can read by the end of key stage 1, with timely support ensuring those needing extra help ‘keep up with their peers’.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are ‘well supported’ through personalised plans and collaboration with outside agencies.
- Attendance has improved, with the school helping parents understand the importance of being in school ‘every day’.
Areas to improve
- Not all staff have received the ‘necessary subject-specific training and support’ to deliver the curriculum as intended, meaning opportunities to deepen learning are sometimes missed.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with an open and positive culture that puts pupils’ interests first.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 62% |
| 2023/24 | 69% |
| 2024/25 | 73% |
| 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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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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