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Cannock Chase High School
Hednesford Road, Cannock, Staffordshire, WS11 1JT, Staffordshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
34.6 / 100
Bottom 35%
Better than 35% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,109
Capacity
1,818
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
61%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in GCSE results where it ranks in the top 70% nationally for Attainment 8 scores. Approximately 60% of students achieve a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, while 38% attain a grade 5 or above. However, the school's EBacc entry rate is relatively low at 7%, which may be a consideration for parents prioritizing a broad curriculum.
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Last inspected: 31 January 2018Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
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. | 42.1 | Bottom 30% 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%. | 60% | Bottom 34% 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%. | 38% | Bottom 33% 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%. | 7% | Bottom 6% 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%. | 4% | Bottom 6% 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%. | 59% | Average |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 19% | Average |
Based on 32 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British86.6%
White Other2.7%
Asian Other2.3%
Black African2.1%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.8%
Asian Indian1.2%
Asian Pakistani0.7%
Mixed W+Asian0.6%
Other0.5%
Mixed W+B African0.4%
Black Other0.3%
Mixed Other0.3%
Asian Chinese0.3%
Black Caribbean0.2%
Asian Bangladeshi0.1%
Location
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52.69420, -2.02372 · WS11 1JT
School details
Local authorityStaffordshire
RegionWest Midlands
URN137384
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.cannockchasehigh.com/
Frequently asked questions
What is Cannock Chase High School rated by Ofsted?
Cannock Chase High School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 31 January 2018.
Is Cannock Chase High School a good school?
Cannock Chase High School scores 34.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 35% 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 Cannock Chase High School in GCSEs?
Cannock Chase High School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 42.1. 60% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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