Cannock Chase High School
Secondary · Academy converter · Ages 11–18 · Cannock, Staffordshire
Cannock Chase High School is a secondary school in Cannock, Staffordshire for ages 11–18 (academy converter). Its latest Ofsted outcome is School remains Good, from the inspection on 29 June 2023.
Key facts
- Address
- Hednesford Road, Cannock, WS11 1JT
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Sector
- See recorded establishment type
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Council
- Staffordshire
- Pupils on roll
- 1,113 January 2026 school census
- Free school meals
- 34.1% of pupils eligible
- Pupils per teacher
- 16.8
Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026
Ofsted
School remains Good Inspected 29 June 2023
Strengths
- “School leaders have created a calm, well-ordered environment in which pupils can thrive.”
- “Pupils feel well supported and bullying is rare.”
- “If it does occur, it is well dealt with swiftly.”
To improve
- “Currently, the number of pupils who study the English Baccalaureate is low.”
- “This is because of the low numbers studying a modern foreign language (MFL).”
- “However, sometimes teachers move on without checking pupils’ understanding thoroughly enough.”
Safeguarding: Effective
Quoted from the Ofsted report published 15 September 2023 (read the report). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Exam results
| Measure | School | England |
|---|---|---|
| GCSE English and maths, grade 5 or above (2024/25) | 38% | 45% |
| Attainment 8 score (2024/25) | 42.1 | 46 |
| A level average grade (2024/25) | C+ | B- |
Department for Education school performance data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Applications and offers
- 2026 Year 7 entry: 185 first-preference applications, 209 offers in total, 185 offers to first-preference applicants.
Department for Education, school-level applications and offers, figures on national offer day. Earlier years are in the pass.
More with a 3-month pass
A one-off £9.99 pass, no subscription, unlocks for 3 months:
- Earlier years of applications and offers
- Earlier years of exam results
- Where pupils go after they leave
- Crime, sold prices, broadband and transport around the school
A last distance offered describes one past year and is not a catchment or a promise of a place. Check with the council before you apply.
Nearby secondary schools
Straight-line distance, in Staffordshire.
- Cardinal Griffin Catholic College 0.5 mi No Ofsted grade
- Staffordshire University Academy 1.2 mi Good Last distance published
- Kingsmead School 1.3 mi No Ofsted grade Last distance published
- Great Wyrley Academy 2.0 mi Good Last distance published
- Cheslyn Hay Academy 2.4 mi No Ofsted grade Last distance published
- Norton Canes High School 2.6 mi Requires improvement
- Wolgarston High School 3.7 mi No Ofsted grade
- Chase Terrace Academy 3.9 mi Not judged