West Hill Primary School
High Mount Street, Hednesford, Cannock, WS12 4BHOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
West Hill Primary School is a primary school in Cannock for ages 2 to 11. It is one of the 451 schools in Staffordshire. It ranks 11th of 16 primary schools in Cannock. 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
This school provides pupils with a good education. Different subjects are organised and taught in interesting ways that motivate pupils. From the early years through to Year 6, lessons are carefully planned and new learning builds on what has gone before. Caring leadership and capable teaching support all to achieve. Pupils' behaviour is managed well. Good behaviour is noticed and rewarded. Bullying is not accepted. If it happens, the school acts quickly to stop it. If any pupils need help to manage their feelings or behaviour then the school provides firm, kind and consistent support, including well-thought-out nurture provision. This allows lessons and breaktimes to run smoothy. It also means that everyone feels safe at school. The rules are fair and any problems are usually sorted out quickly. The information provided for parents is extensive. There are curriculum workshops and information events. The school's website provides lots of detail about school life and how to support learning at home. Pupils enjoy their lessons. Most attend regularly and on time. They feel valued at school and are guided to grow into responsible, caring and friendly young people. Indeed, the school prepares pupils well for later life.
What the school should improve
- Assessment in several foundation subjects is still developing. Currently, the school records what pupils have done but does not necessarily help pupils to use what they know. This means they forget some important content. The school should explore ways to refine the approach to assessment so that it helps pupils to embed important knowledge and use it fluently.
- Some subject leaders are new to their leadership roles or have recently taken on a new subject. This means that their oversight of the curriculum is at different stages of development. The school should continue to support subject leaders with appropriate training and guidance so that they can do their jobs as well as possible.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
54 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
375 pupils on roll, with places for 420
Schools near West Hill Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poppyfield Primary Academy | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Pye Green Academy | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 74% met the expected standard |
| Chadsmoor Community Infants and Nursery School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| St Peter's CofE Primary Academy | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | 51% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Claire Farish
- Phone
- 01543227125
- Address
- High Mount Street, Hednesford, Cannock, WS12 4BH
- Local authority
- Staffordshire
- URN
- 124072
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.