Cannock Chase High School

Secondary
Academy
Ages 11 to 18

Ofsted: Good

Hednesford Road, Cannock, WS11 1JTOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Cannock Chase High School is a secondary school in Cannock for ages 11 to 18. It is one of the 451 schools in Staffordshire. It ranks 3rd of 5 secondary schools in Cannock. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in January 2018.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 31 January 2018, report published 5 March 2018

Overall effectiveness: Good
Leadership and management: Good
Sixth form provision: Good
Safeguarding: Met

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Exam results

GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25

170 pupils in the year group

Attainment 8 score42.1

42.1, 4 below the England average of 46.1.

Grade 5 or above in English and maths37.6%

37.6%, 7.8 percentage points below the England average of 45.4%.

Grade 4 or above in English and maths60%

60%, 4.8 percentage points below the England average of 64.8%.

Pupils entering the EBacc7.1%

7.1%, 33.4 percentage points below the England average of 40.5%.

EBacc average point score3.40

3.40, 0.69 below the England average of 4.09.

A level results (key stage 5), 2024/25

28 students

Average point score per A level entry32.03

32.03, 2.97 below the England average of 35.00.

Average A level grade C+, England average B-

Pupil numbers and mix

1,113 pupils on roll, with places for 1,818

Eligible for free school meals34.1%

34.1%, 7.6 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language7.9%

7.9%, 13.7 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support16.5%

16.5%, 1.7 percentage points above the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan2.3%

2.3%, 3.7 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Cannock Chase High School

School	Distance	Ofsted	Results
Cardinal Griffin Catholic College	0.5 miles	Ofsted: Good	Attainment 8: 43.6
Staffordshire University Academy	1 mile	Ofsted: Good	Attainment 8: 32.9
Kingsmead School	1 mile	Report card: Expected standard to strong standard	Attainment 8: 48.5
Great Wyrley Academy	2 miles	Ofsted: Good	Attainment 8: 39.0
Cheslyn Hay Academy	2 miles	Report card: Expected standard to strong standard	Attainment 8: 42.1

School details

School type: Academy converter
Sector: Academy
Trust: CANNOCK CHASE HIGH SCHOOL
Age range: 11 to 18
Gender: Mixed
Sixth form: Yes
Headteacher: Mr Iain Turnbull
Phone: 01543502450
Website: cannockchasehigh.com (opens in a new tab)
Address: Hednesford Road, Cannock, WS11 1JT
Local authority: Staffordshire
URN: 137384

School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.