Norton Canes Primary Academy
School Road, Norton Canes, Cannock, WS11 9SQOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Norton Canes Primary Academy is a primary school in Cannock for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 451 schools in Staffordshire. It ranks 4th of 16 primary schools in Cannock. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in March 2019.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 12 March 2019, report published 31 March 2019
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 10 July 2024
Pupils learn to 'fly high' at Norton Canes. They demonstrate independence and resilience when faced with challenges and show a growing sense of self-belief in their abilities. Pupils feel safe because of the confidence they have that adults will help them when they need support. They learn about risks they can face in the real world and online and know what to do should they encounter difficulties. Leaders, with the support of the trust, are successfully raising pupils' aspirations, with many pupils gaining new life experiences through the '11 Before 11' programme by the time they leave school. Sleeping under the stars, attending a residential visit to France and attending clubs that develop their talents and interests are just a few of the experiences that pupils enjoy and look forward to. The majority of pupils behave well and demonstrate positive attitudes to their learning. They enjoy it most when their learning challenges them to think deeply. This helps pupils to achieve well. Pupils form positive relationships with their peers and show kindness to each other because staff model this towards them. Pupils enjoy being pupil leaders. Opportunities to act as mentors to younger children, become air-aware ambassadors or pupil governors are just a few of the ways they support others.
What the school should improve
- Not all staff have received the necessary subject-specific training and support to enable them to deliver the curriculum as intended. As a result, opportunities to deepen pupils' learning and address misconceptions are sometimes missed. The school should ensure that all staff can deliver the curriculum as intended with a secure understanding of the subject-specific content required to do so.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
30 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
280 pupils on roll, with places for 315
Schools near Norton Canes Primary Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jerome Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 84% met the expected standard |
| Heath Hayes Primary Academy | 1 mile | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | 61% met the expected standard |
| St Joseph & St Theresa Catholic Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Gorsemoor Primary School | 1 mile | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | 65% met the expected standard |
| Brownhills West Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted judgements: Good | 55% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- REACH2 ACADEMY TRUST
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Beth Hadley
- Phone
- 01543279402
- Address
- School Road, Norton Canes, Cannock, WS11 9SQ
- Local authority
- Staffordshire
- URN
- 140489
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.