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Norton Canes High School
Burntwood Road, Norton Canes, Cannock, Staffordshire, WS11 9SP, Staffordshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
3.1 / 100
Bottom 3%
Better than 3% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
439
Capacity
724
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
61%
Summary
Parents should note that while the school has a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 34.8, indicating it performs better than 94% of schools in the UK, the percentages for achieving grade 4 or higher in English and Maths are below national averages, with only 38% meeting this benchmark. Additionally, the recent Ofsted report rated the school as "Requires Improvement," suggesting areas for growth, despite a moderate percentage of students progressing to university at 64%.
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Last inspected: 30 April 2024Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: Requires improvementBehaviour & Attitudes: Requires improvementLeadership & Management: Requires improvement
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 34.8 | Bottom 6% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 38% | Bottom 3% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 18% | Bottom 3% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 8% | Bottom 0% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 0% | Bottom 0% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 64% | Above avg |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 9% | Below avg |
Based on 22 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British95.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.1%
White Other1.1%
Mixed W+Asian0.7%
Asian Other0.5%
Mixed Other0.2%
Asian Indian0.2%
Other0.2%
Asian Chinese0.2%
Location
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52.67901, -1.96677 · WS11 9SP
School details
Local authorityStaffordshire
RegionWest Midlands
URN124395
School typeCommunity school
Frequently asked questions
What is Norton Canes High School rated by Ofsted?
Norton Canes High School was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 30 April 2024.
Is Norton Canes High School a good school?
Norton Canes High School scores 3.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 3% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Norton Canes High School in GCSEs?
Norton Canes High School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 34.8. 38% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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