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Cannock Chase High School

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

personMr Iain Turnbull

corporate_fareCANNOCK CHASE HIGH SCHOOL

location_onCannock, WS11 1JT

language Visit Website phone 1543502450

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2018

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Students

1,066

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Attainment 8

42.1

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GCSE Rank

#32 in Staffordshire

#2,228 of 3,216 nationally

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Cannock Chase High School is a Academy converter secondary school in Cannock, serving ages 11-18. Rated Good by Ofsted.

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School Summary

Cannock Chase High School is an academy converter in Cannock, Staffordshire, admitting pupils aged 11-18. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. It is part of CANNOCK CHASE HIGH SCHOOL. The school has approximately 1,109 pupils on roll, of whom 35% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 42.1, placing the school #32 in Staffordshire and #2,228 of 3,216 nationally. 37.60% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 13.7% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

The sixth form offers 15 A-level subjects. 41.0% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 13.1% at A*–A. A-level value added: -0.19 — students made below-average progress at sixth form.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2018. The school's current overall rating is Good.

In the most recent admissions cycle, applications were at 0.8× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 17.9:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were 4 permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 17.3 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

42.1

Grade 5+ E&M

37.60%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)13.7%

Entering EBacc7.10%

EBacc APS3.4

2024

Progress 8 Score

-0.38

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

43.3

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc2.40%

EBacc APS3.42

2023

Progress 8 Score

-0.21

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

43.7

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc4%

EBacc APS3.43

2022

Progress 8 Score

-0.12

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

46.6

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc7%

EBacc APS3.71

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc11%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

-0.01

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

44.4

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc5%

EBacc APS3.46

2018

Progress 8 Score

-0.27

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

42.3

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc8%

EBacc APS3.33

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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

95%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)84%

Apprenticeships7%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

95%

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

Apprenticeships5%

Employment5%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

87%

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

Apprenticeships5%

Employment5%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)10%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

93%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)80%

Apprenticeships3%

Employment9%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)6%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

94%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)81%

Apprenticeships3%

Employment10%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)6%

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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

-0.19

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make below-expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

C+

Students

Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*1.6%

Achieving A*–A13.1%

Achieving A*–B41.0%

VA Banding Average

Retention rate88.0%

A-level subjects offered15

2024

A-Level Value Added

-0.1

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make broadly expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

Students

Retention rate94.60%

2023

Avg Grade

C+

Students

Retention rate100.00%

2022

Avg Grade

C+

Students

Retention rate87.0%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

28 June 2023

Inspection Report

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31 January 2018

Inspection Report

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12 September 2017

Inspection Report

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26 January 2016

Inspection Report

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09 October 2013

Inspection Report

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14 March 2012

Inspection Report

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14 February 2012

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

4 Evaluations

2018-01-31

Requires Improvement S5 Reinspection Visit 2 Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

2017-09-12

None Legacy

No Judgement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

2016-01-26

None Legacy

Requires improvement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Requires improvement

2013-10-09

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

17.9%per term

warning Above Average

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

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

9.8%(109 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 1,109 pupils. During this period, there were 198 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 17.9%, 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)	1,109	198	17.9%	7.3%	1
2024/25 (Autumn term)	1,108	185	16.7%	7.8%	3
2023/24 (Summer term)	1,089	254	23.3%	7.4%	5
2023/24 (Spring term)	1,107	173	15.6%	7.1%	2
2023/24 (Autumn term)	1,107	192	17.3%	8.2%	6
2022/23 (Summer term)	1,053	205	19.5%	6.6%	4
2022/23 (Spring term)	1,066	185	17.4%	6.4%	2
2022/23 (Autumn term)	1,059	145	13.7%	5.9%	0
2021/22 (Summer term)	988	93	9.4%	4.7%	1
2021/22 (Spring term)	991	90	9.1%	4.9%	1
2021/22 (Autumn term)	987	44	4.5%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	922	61	6.6%	3.6%	1
2020/21 (Spring term)	925	29	3.1%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	926	51	5.5%	3.9%	1
2019/20 (Summer term)	871	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	871	14	1.6%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	879	21	2.4%	4.2%	0
2018/19 (Summer term)	846	25	3.0%	3.1%	1
2018/19 (Spring term)	841	47	5.6%	3.8%	3
2018/19 (Autumn term)	847	58	6.8%	3.8%	1
2017/18 (Summer term)	813	75	9.2%	3.4%	3
2017/18 (Spring term)	815	58	7.1%	3.0%	2
2017/18 (Autumn term)	813	32	3.9%	3.7%	0
2016/17 (Summer term)	827	41	5.0%	3.0%	2
2016/17 (Spring term)	833	57	6.8%	3.3%	2
2016/17 (Autumn term)	848	43	5.1%	3.1%	4

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 80 pupils

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 38 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 21 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 11 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 8 pupils

Hearing Impairment 2 pupils

Physical Disability 2 pupils

Multi-Sensory Impairment 1 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 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.

67.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

71.0%Positive

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

23.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree36%

agree31%

disagree11%

strongly disagree16%

don't know6%

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

strongly agree33%

agree30%

disagree14%

strongly disagree17%

don't know6%

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

strongly agree39%

agree19%

disagree6%

strongly disagree27%

not applicable10%

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

yes26%

no74%

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

strongly agree33%

agree11%

strongly disagree50%

dont know6%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree54%

agree14%

disagree6%

strongly disagree13%

don't know13%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree47%

agree23%

disagree13%

strongly disagree17%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree43%

agree26%

disagree16%

strongly disagree16%

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

strongly agree40%

agree41%

disagree7%

strongly disagree4%

don't know7%

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

strongly agree36%

agree43%

disagree11%

strongly disagree6%

don't know4%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree41%

agree19%

disagree13%

strongly disagree19%

don't know9%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes66%

no34%

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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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