Norton Canes Primary Academy
Primary · Academy sponsor led · Ages 3–11 · Cannock, Staffordshire
Norton Canes Primary Academy is a primary school in Cannock, Staffordshire for ages 3–11 (academy sponsor led). Its latest Ofsted outcome is School remains Good, from the inspection on 11 July 2024. Staffordshire has published a last distance offered for this school for Reception 2024 to 2026 entry.
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Key facts
- Address
- School Road, Norton Canes, Cannock, WS11 9SQ
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Sector
- See recorded establishment type
- Council
- Staffordshire
- Pupils on roll
- 280 January 2026 school census
- Free school meals
- 28.6% of pupils eligible
- Pupils per teacher
- 24.4
Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026
Ofsted
School remains Good Inspected 11 July 2024
Strengths
- “Pupils learn to ‘fly high’ at Norton Canes.”
- “They demonstrate independence and resilience when faced with challenges and show a growing sense of self-belief in their abilities.”
- “Pupils feel safe because of the confidence they have that adults will help them when they need support.”
To improve
- “The school is aware that there is ongoing work to do around further subject-specific aspects of the curriculum to ensure that all areas are delivered as intended.”
Safeguarding: Effective
Quoted from the Ofsted report published 17 September 2024 (read the report). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Exam results
| Measure | School | England |
|---|---|---|
| Key stage 2 · reading, writing and maths, expected standard (2024/25) | 73% | 62% |
Department for Education school performance data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Applications and offers
- 2026 Reception entry: 39 first-preference applications, 48 offers in total, 39 offers to first-preference applicants.
Department for Education, school-level applications and offers, figures on national offer day. Earlier years are in the pass.
Last distance offered and catchment
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- Last distance offered for Reception 2024 to 2026, as Staffordshire published it, drawn on the map
- Earlier years of applications and offers
- Earlier years of exam results
- Which schools pupils move on to or come from
- 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 primary schools
Straight-line distance, in Staffordshire.
- Jerome Primary School 0.5 mi School remains Good Last distance published
- Heath Hayes Primary Academy 1.3 mi No Ofsted grade Last distance published
- St Joseph & St Theresa Catholic Primary School 1.4 mi No Ofsted grade Last distance published
- Gorsemoor Primary School 1.4 mi No Ofsted grade Last distance published
- Holly Grove Primary Academy 1.5 mi No Ofsted grade Last distance published
- Five Ways Primary School 1.5 mi Some aspects not as strong Last distance published
- Chase Terrace Primary School 1.5 mi Standards maintained
- Ridgeway Primary Academy 1.9 mi Not judged Last distance published