The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2021).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 48.5 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2021
- The school is at capacity (114% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
48.5
4.7 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
40%
2.3pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
10%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.21
Band 4Source: 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
96%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
90%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
4%
Employment
Directly into work
3%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
4%
Based on 188 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 16 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
22% 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 15 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
- 1,429
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 18.3%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Staffordshire
- Trust
- JOHN TAYLOR MAT
- Head
- Headteacher Paul Averis (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Kings Avenue, Hednesford, Cannock, Staffordshire, WS12 1DH
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Primary · Very close
St Peter's CofE Primary Academy
Primary · 433m away
Hednesford Nursery School
Nursery · 742m away
Poppyfield Primary Academy
Primary · 991m away
Chadsmoor Community Infants and Nursery School
Primary · 1.0km away
Chadsmoor CofE (VC) Junior School
Primary · 1.4km away
West Hill Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Hednesford Valley High School
Special school · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
Is Kingsmead School a selective school?
No. Kingsmead School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Kingsmead School's Ofsted rating?
Kingsmead School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in December 2021. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Kingsmead School?
Kingsmead School currently has 1,429 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Kingsmead School take?
Kingsmead School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Kingsmead School?
Kingsmead School is in Cannock, WS12 1DH, in the Staffordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Kingsmead School have a sixth form?
Yes, Kingsmead School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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