The short version
Average GCSE results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2018).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 42.1 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2018
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
42.1
1.7 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
38%
4.2pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
7%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.18
Band 3Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
94%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
83%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
7%
Employment
Directly into work
4%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
4%
Based on 162 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 18 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
30% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 99 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,109
- Capacity
- 61%
- FSM
- 34.1%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Staffordshire
- Trust
- CANNOCK CHASE HIGH SCHOOL
- Head
- Mr Iain Turnbull (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
January 2018 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
September 2017 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
January 2016 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
October 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
March 2012 | Full Inspection
Academy conversion letter
February 2012 | Academy Conversion Letter
Location
Hednesford Road, Cannock, Staffordshire, WS11 1JT
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSherbrook Primary School
Special school · 451m away
Cardinal Griffin Catholic College
Secondary · 881m away
Chadsmoor CofE (VC) Junior School
Primary · 955m away
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
St Lukes CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Moorhill Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Redhill Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Chadsmoor Community Infants and Nursery School
Primary · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
Is Cannock Chase High School a selective school?
No. Cannock Chase High School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Cannock Chase High School's Ofsted rating?
Cannock Chase High School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Cannock Chase High School?
Cannock Chase High School currently has 1,109 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Cannock Chase High School take?
Cannock Chase High School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Cannock Chase High School?
Cannock Chase High School is in Cannock, WS11 1JT, in the Staffordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Cannock Chase High School have a sixth form?
Yes, Cannock Chase High School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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