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Staffordshire University Academy

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

personMrs Rowena Hillier

corporate_fareSTAFFORDSHIRE UNIVERSITY ACADEMIES TRUST

location_onCannock, WS12 4JH

language Visit Website phone 1543224700

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2023

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Students

629

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Attainment 8

32.9

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GCSE Rank

#55 in Staffordshire

#3,113 of 3,216 nationally

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Staffordshire University Academy is a Academy sponsor led secondary school in Cannock, serving ages 11-19. Rated Good by Ofsted.

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School Summary

Staffordshire University Academy is an academy sponsor led in Cannock, Staffordshire, admitting pupils aged 11-19. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. It is part of STAFFORDSHIRE UNIVERSITY ACADEMIES TRUST. The school has approximately 673 pupils on roll, of whom 45% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 32.9, placing the school #55 in Staffordshire and #3,113 of 3,216 nationally. 9.90% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 3.0% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

The sixth form offers 10 A-level subjects. 22.9% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 2.9% at A*–A. A-level value added: -0.67 — students made below-average progress at sixth form.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2023. The school's current overall rating is Good. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Good, behaviour and attitudes Good, personal development Good, and leadership and management Good.

In the most recent admissions cycle, applications were at 0.7× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 14.2:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were 5 permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 11.7 per 1,000 pupils per term.

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Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

32.9

Grade 5+ E&M

9.90%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)3.0%

Entering EBacc1.40%

EBacc APS2.6

2024

Progress 8 Score

-0.74

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

35.8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc8.60%

EBacc APS2.94

2023

Progress 8 Score

-0.93

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

34.1

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc1%

EBacc APS2.73

2022

Progress 8 Score

-0.84

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

38.6

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc19%

EBacc APS3.15

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc7%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

-0.5

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

36.2

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc19%

EBacc APS2.71

2018

Progress 8 Score

-0.69

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

37.6

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc6%

EBacc APS2.87

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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

89%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)78%

Apprenticeships5%

Employment6%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)9%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

91%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)76%

Apprenticeships6%

Employment9%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)8%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

88%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)78%

Apprenticeships8%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)12%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

91%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)85%

Apprenticeships4%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)7%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

93%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)75%

Apprenticeships11%

Employment8%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)7%

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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

-0.67

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make below-expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

D+

Students

Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*–A2.9%

Achieving A*–B22.9%

VA Banding Well below average

Retention rate85.7%

A-level subjects offered10

2024

A-Level Value Added

-0.98

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make below-expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

D-

Students

Retention rate90.90%

2023

Avg Grade

D+

Students

Retention rate78.30%

2022

Avg Grade

C-

Students

Retention rate84.6%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

10 October 2023

Inspection Report

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19 October 2022

Inspection Report

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26 November 2019

Inspection Report

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09 April 2019

Inspection Report

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10 October 2018

Inspection Report

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25 April 2018

Inspection Report

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25 April 2017

Inspection Report

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18 March 2015

Inspection Report

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03 July 2013

Inspection Report

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19 March 2013

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

7 Evaluations

2023-10-10

Requires Improvement S5 Reinspection Visit 1 EIF

Good

Education

Good

Behaviour

Good

Development

Good

Leadership

Good

2019-11-26

Special Measures S5 ReInspection EIF

Requires improvement

Education

Requires improvement

Behaviour

Requires improvement

Development

Good

Leadership

Requires improvement

2019-04-09

None Legacy

No Judgement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

2018-10-10

None Legacy

No Judgement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

2018-04-25

None Legacy

No Judgement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

2017-04-25

Requires Improvement S5 Reinspection Visit 2 Legacy

Inadequate

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Inadequate

2015-03-18

None Legacy

Requires improvement

Education

Requires improvement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

Good

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

11.1%per term

warning Above Average

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

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

7.0%(47 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 673 pupils. During this period, there were 75 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 11.1%, 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)	673	75	11.1%	7.3%	1
2024/25 (Autumn term)	680	84	12.4%	7.8%	4
2023/24 (Summer term)	648	63	9.7%	7.4%	2
2023/24 (Spring term)	659	36	5.5%	7.1%	1
2023/24 (Autumn term)	672	58	8.6%	8.2%	3
2022/23 (Summer term)	623	43	6.9%	6.6%	2
2022/23 (Spring term)	629	33	5.2%	6.4%	2
2022/23 (Autumn term)	635	14	2.2%	5.9%	1
2021/22 (Summer term)	585	19	3.2%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	589	21	3.6%	4.9%	1
2021/22 (Autumn term)	596	18	3.0%	4.4%	1
2020/21 (Summer term)	541	12	2.2%	3.6%	1
2020/21 (Spring term)	551	7	1.3%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	557	14	2.5%	3.9%	2
2019/20 (Summer term)	586	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	586	17	2.9%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	590	14	2.4%	4.2%	0
2018/19 (Summer term)	593	10	1.7%	3.1%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	597	16	2.7%	3.8%	4
2018/19 (Autumn term)	602	24	4.0%	3.8%	0
2017/18 (Summer term)	602	35	5.8%	3.4%	1
2017/18 (Spring term)	604	22	3.6%	3.0%	2
2017/18 (Autumn term)	619	25	4.0%	3.7%	2
2016/17 (Summer term)	596	54	9.1%	3.0%	2
2016/17 (Spring term)	604	26	4.3%	3.3%	2
2016/17 (Autumn term)	614	16	2.6%	3.1%	3

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.

Moderate Learning Difficulty 52 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 32 pupils

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 32 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 11 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 7 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 6 pupils

Physical Disability 6 pupils

Multi-Sensory 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.

89.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

89.0%Positive

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

16.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree45%

agree39%

disagree5%

strongly disagree9%

don't know2%

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

strongly agree34%

agree41%

disagree18%

strongly disagree2%

don't know5%

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

strongly agree32%

agree25%

disagree7%

strongly disagree7%

not applicable30%

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

yes32%

no68%

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

strongly agree43%

agree29%

strongly disagree29%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree55%

agree34%

strongly disagree7%

don't know5%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree57%

agree34%

disagree2%

strongly disagree5%

don't know2%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree55%

agree34%

disagree5%

strongly disagree7%

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

strongly agree57%

agree34%

disagree5%

strongly disagree5%

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

strongly agree55%

agree34%

disagree9%

don't know2%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree50%

agree30%

disagree5%

strongly disagree11%

don't know5%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes86%

no14%

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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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