Staffordshire University Academy

Secondary
Academy
Ages 11 to 19

Ofsted: Good

Marston Road, Hednesford, Cannock, WS12 4JHOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Staffordshire University Academy is a secondary school in Cannock for ages 11 to 19. It is one of the 451 schools in Staffordshire. It ranks 4th of 5 secondary schools in Cannock. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in October 2023.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 10 October 2023, report published 15 November 2023

Overall effectiveness: Good
Quality of education: Good
Behaviour and attitudes: Good
Personal development: Good
Leadership and management: Good
Sixth form provision: Good
Safeguarding: Met

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Exam results

GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25

71 pupils in the year group

Attainment 8 score32.9

32.9, 13.2 below the England average of 46.1.

Grade 5 or above in English and maths9.9%

9.9%, 35.5 percentage points below the England average of 45.4%.

Grade 4 or above in English and maths31%

31%, 33.8 percentage points below the England average of 64.8%.

Pupils entering the EBacc1.4%

1.4%, 39.1 percentage points below the England average of 40.5%.

EBacc average point score2.60

2.60, 1.49 below the England average of 4.09.

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

18 students

Average point score per A level entry24.00

24.00, 11 below the England average of 35.00.

Average A level grade D+, England average B-

Pupil numbers and mix

709 pupils on roll, with places for 900

Eligible for free school meals43.9%

43.9%, 17.4 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language2.4%

2.4%, 19.2 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support21.6%

21.6%, 6.8 percentage points above the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan3.9%

3.9%, 2.1 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Staffordshire University Academy

School	Distance	Ofsted	Results
Kingsmead School	1 mile	Report card: Expected standard to strong standard	Attainment 8: 48.5
Cannock Chase High School	1 mile	Ofsted: Good	Attainment 8: 42.1
Cardinal Griffin Catholic College	1 mile	Ofsted: Good	Attainment 8: 43.6
Norton Canes High School	3 miles	Ofsted: Requires improvement	Attainment 8: 34.8
Great Wyrley Academy	3 miles	Ofsted: Good	Attainment 8: 39.0

School details

School type: Academy sponsor led
Sector: Academy
Trust: STAFFORDSHIRE UNIVERSITY ACADEMIES TRUST
Age range: 11 to 19
Gender: Mixed
Sixth form: Yes
Headteacher: Mrs Rowena Hillier
Phone: 01543224700
Website: suacademy.co.uk (opens in a new tab)
Address: Marston Road, Hednesford, Cannock, WS12 4JH
Local authority: Staffordshire
URN: 137164

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.