Chadsmoor Community Infants and Nursery School
Kingsway, Chadsmoor, Cannock, WS11 6EUOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Chadsmoor Community Infants and Nursery School is a primary school in Cannock for ages 3 to 7. It is one of the 451 schools in Staffordshire. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in February 2024.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 27 February 2024, report published 18 April 2024
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 27 February 2024
Pupils love coming to this happy and caring school. The school wants the very best for the pupils. The motto of 'Enjoying Achieving Together' is at the heart of all that the school does. Pupils from Nursery to Year 2 progress well through the curriculum. They gain a love of reading and secure a range of knowledge and skills needed to prepare them for their next steps. Pupils benefit from a broad and interesting curriculum that helps them to develop personally and to feel proud of what they achieve. Pupils have very positive attitudes to school, arriving at school keen to learn. One parent reported that their child 'runs into school with a smile on their face and they are always welcomed in the same way'. Pupils appreciate each other's differences and make friends because they care about each other. They play confidently and happily with their peers on the playground at breaktimes. Pupils feel safe in school. Staff are vigilant and deal with any concerns pupils may have. Pupils benefit from the responsibilities and rewards they receive. This includes being table leaders at lunchtime. Pupils enjoy a range of enrichment activities, including learning from visitors to school, the school dogs and a range of clubs.
What the school should improve
- There are not always enough opportunities for pupils to practise their writing. As a result, pupils do not develop the stamina and fluency that they need. The school should ensure that there are quality opportunities for pupils to practise their writing, which in turn will help them to build their stamina and fluency.
- Staff do not have high enough expectations for handwriting and presentation of work. This means some pupils form letters incorrectly and work is sometimes poorly presented. The school should ensure that the teaching of handwriting is implemented consistently so that all teachers have high expectations for handwriting and presentation.
- Some pupils are missing too much school and too often. This hinders their learning. The school should continue to work with families and other organisations to improve attendance.
Pupil numbers and mix
146 pupils on roll, with places for 180
Schools near Chadsmoor Community Infants and Nursery School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poppyfield Primary Academy | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Chadsmoor CofE (VC) Junior School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 66% met the expected standard |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| West Hill Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 72% met the expected standard |
| Redhill Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 67% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 3 to 7
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Miss Clare Lucas
- Phone
- 01543570718
- Address
- Kingsway, Chadsmoor, Cannock, WS11 6EU
- Local authority
- Staffordshire
- URN
- 124068
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.