The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2015).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 52% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2015
- The school is at capacity (98% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
52%
-10.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
-4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
10% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 52 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 618
- Capacity
- 98%
- FSM
- 14.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Staffordshire
- Head
- Mrs Rachel Mander (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
November 2019 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Good
May 2015 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
October 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
July 2013 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
June 2010 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Outstanding
October 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
February 2003 | Full Inspection
Location
Langholm Drive, Heath Hayes, Cannock, Staffordshire, WS12 2EZ
Town setting
Questions parents ask
What is Five Ways Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Five Ways Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Five Ways Primary School?
Five Ways Primary School currently has 618 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Five Ways Primary School take?
Five Ways Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Five Ways Primary School?
Five Ways Primary School is in Cannock, WS12 2EZ, in the Staffordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Five Ways Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Five Ways Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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