Hazel Slade Primary Academy
Cannock Wood Street, Hazel Slade, Cannock, WS12 0PNOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Hazel Slade Primary Academy is a primary school in Cannock for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 451 schools in Staffordshire. It ranks 13th of 16 primary schools in Cannock. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in October 2014.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 14 October 2014, report published 10 November 2014
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 13 September 2022
Pupils, and children in early years, feel happy and safe at school. They say that there is very little bullying and that when it does happen, staff deal with it quickly. They are adamant that bullying is not tolerated. Pupils enjoy their learning. They say that teachers care about them and want to help them to do well. They know what they are expected to achieve and try hard to do so. They are well supported to develop into resilient learners, who can use mistakes to learn more. Those who need extra help are identified quickly and given the right support. The vast majority of pupils behave well. They know and understand the high expectations that leaders have of their behaviour. Those who sometimes struggle with their emotions are well supported so that the learning of others is not disrupted. They told the inspector that staff help them to find ways to manage their feelings better. Leaders ensure that pupils start to develop their experience and understanding of the world around them as soon as they join the school. The wide range of clubs, and the nurture groups, visitors to school and trips provided are thoroughly enjoyed by pupils. Pupils are well prepared for their next steps.
What the school should improve
- Too many pupils are persistently absent, despite recent improvement. As a result, some of the most vulnerable children do not access the education and care they should. Leaders should ensure that all possible avenues are explored and exploited to secure the regular attendance of these pupils.
- Occasionally, teachers lack the pedagogical knowledge and expertise to ensure that learning is presented in the most effective way. In these instances, pupils do not learn as well or as much as they should. Leaders should ensure that all staff develop the appropriate level of expertise.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
27 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
199 pupils on roll, with places for 236
Schools near Hazel Slade Primary Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Peter's CofE Primary Academy | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 51% met the expected standard |
| Heath Hayes Primary Academy | 2 miles | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | 61% met the expected standard |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| West Hill Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 72% met the expected standard |
| Five Ways Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 52% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- ST BART'S MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Katie Challinor
- Phone
- 01543227115
- Address
- Cannock Wood Street, Hazel Slade, Cannock, WS12 0PN
- Local authority
- Staffordshire
- URN
- 145684
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.