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Norton Canes High School

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

personMrs Sarah Diggory

location_onCannock, WS11 9SP

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Ofsted

Requires improvement

Inspected 2024

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Students

467

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Attainment 8

34.8

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GCSE Rank

#53 in Staffordshire

#3,030 of 3,216 nationally

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Norton Canes High School is a Community school secondary school in Cannock, serving ages 11-18. Currently Requires Improvement according to Ofsted — the school is working to raise standards.

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School Summary

Norton Canes High School is a community school in Cannock, Staffordshire, admitting pupils aged 11-18. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. The school has approximately 439 pupils on roll, of whom 37% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 34.8, placing the school #53 in Staffordshire and #3,030 of 3,216 nationally. 18.20% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 3.3% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

The sixth form offers 10 A-level subjects. A-level value added: -1.03 — students made below-average progress at sixth form.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2024. The school's current overall rating is Requires improvement. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Requires improvement, behaviour and attitudes Requires improvement, personal development Requires improvement, and leadership and management Requires improvement.

In the most recent admissions cycle, applications were at 0.5× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 11.7:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were 3 permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 12.5 per 1,000 pupils per term.

verified Source: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

34.8

Grade 5+ E&M

18.20%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)3.3%

Entering EBacc7.60%

EBacc APS2.9

2024

Progress 8 Score

-0.49

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

36.9

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc9.00%

EBacc APS3.05

2023

Progress 8 Score

-0.58

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

36.2

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc2%

EBacc APS2.91

2022

Progress 8 Score

-0.97

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

34.7

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc8%

EBacc APS2.7

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc10%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

-0.57

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

35.4

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc6%

EBacc APS2.66

2018

Progress 8 Score

-0.49

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

33.4

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc3%

EBacc APS2.55

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

93%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)77%

Apprenticeships3%

Employment13%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)5%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

90%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)74%

Apprenticeships9%

Employment7%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)8%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

93%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)79%

Apprenticeships6%

Employment8%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)8%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

92%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)83%

Apprenticeships4%

Employment5%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)6%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

97%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)86%

Apprenticeships3%

Employment8%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

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Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

A-level results for students who stayed in sixth form at this school. Value added measures how much progress students made relative to their GCSE starting point.

2025

A-Level Value Added

-1.03

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make below-expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

D-

Students

VA Banding Well below average

Retention rate81.8%

A-level subjects offered10

2024

A-Level Value Added

-0.17

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make below-expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

Students

Retention rate75.00%

2023

Avg Grade

E+

Students

Retention rate92.90%

2022

Avg Grade

D+

Students

Retention rate89.5%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

30 April 2024

Inspection Report

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08 March 2022

Inspection Report

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17 May 2016

Inspection Report

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16 September 2014

Inspection Report

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30 April 2014

Inspection Report

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16 January 2013

Inspection Report

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30 March 2011

Inspection Report

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05 February 2008

Inspection Report

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26 June 2007

Inspection Report

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29 November 2006

Inspection Report

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04 February 2002

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

4 Evaluations

2024-04-30

Requires Improvement S5 Reinspection Visit 1 EIF

Requires improvement

Education

Requires improvement

Behaviour

Requires improvement

Development

Requires improvement

Leadership

Requires improvement

2022-03-08

S5 Inspection EIF

Requires improvement

Education

Requires improvement

Behaviour

Requires improvement

Development

Requires improvement

Leadership

Requires improvement

2016-05-17

Requires Improvement S5 Reinspection Visit 2 Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

2014-04-30

None Legacy

Requires improvement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Requires improvement

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

10.9%per term

warning Above Average

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

6.2%(27 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

1pupils

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National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 439 pupils. During this period, there were 48 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 10.9%, which is above the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	439	48	10.9%	7.3%	1
2024/25 (Autumn term)	439	62	14.1%	7.8%	2
2023/24 (Summer term)	437	48	11.0%	7.4%	1
2023/24 (Spring term)	449	62	13.8%	7.1%	0
2023/24 (Autumn term)	456	63	13.8%	8.2%	2
2022/23 (Summer term)	461	53	11.5%	6.6%	1
2022/23 (Spring term)	467	50	10.7%	6.4%	4
2022/23 (Autumn term)	478	27	5.6%	5.9%	1
2021/22 (Summer term)	489	44	9.0%	4.7%	3
2021/22 (Spring term)	492	31	6.3%	4.9%	0
2021/22 (Autumn term)	498	51	10.2%	4.4%	1
2020/21 (Summer term)	489	31	6.3%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	490	16	3.3%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	483	56	11.6%	3.9%	1
2019/20 (Summer term)	470	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	470	14	3.0%	3.2%	1
2019/20 (Autumn term)	459	15	3.3%	4.2%	0
2018/19 (Summer term)	482	7	1.5%	3.1%	1
2018/19 (Spring term)	485	4	0.8%	3.8%	2
2018/19 (Autumn term)	489	9	1.8%	3.8%	1
2017/18 (Summer term)	451	11	2.4%	3.4%	1
2017/18 (Spring term)	459	6	1.3%	3.0%	0
2017/18 (Autumn term)	459	26	5.7%	3.7%	1
2016/17 (Summer term)	450	16	3.6%	3.0%	0
2016/17 (Spring term)	447	18	4.0%	3.3%	1
2016/17 (Autumn term)	446	16	3.6%	3.1%	0

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 40 pupils

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 36 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 24 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 5 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 5 pupils

Visual Impairment 2 pupils

Physical Disability 2 pupils

Hearing Impairment 1 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

66.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

72.0%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

28.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree8%

agree49%

disagree22%

strongly disagree13%

don't know8%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

strongly agree12%

agree36%

disagree30%

strongly disagree16%

don't know6%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

strongly agree30%

agree23%

disagree21%

strongly disagree13%

don't know1%

not applicable12%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

yes49%

no51%

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

strongly agree45%

agree34%

disagree13%

strongly disagree8%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree26%

agree44%

disagree18%

strongly disagree8%

don't know4%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree27%

agree45%

disagree17%

strongly disagree6%

don't know4%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree26%

agree48%

disagree17%

strongly disagree8%

don't know1%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

strongly agree22%

agree47%

disagree18%

strongly disagree9%

don't know4%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree22%

agree64%

disagree5%

strongly disagree4%

don't know5%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree23%

agree39%

disagree19%

strongly disagree12%

don't know6%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes61%

no39%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Distance to School

School Capacity

Secondary Admission Trends

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

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