The short version
Below-average SATs results.
- SATs results are below the national average, with 37% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- The school has significant spare capacity
- 46% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
37%
-25.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
-6.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
99
-6.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
22% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 28 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 280
- Capacity
- 67%
- FSM
- 45.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Staffordshire
- Trust
- THE SHAW EDUCATION TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Libby Banks (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Pye Green Road, Cannock, Staffordshire, WS11 5RN
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmRedhill Primary School
Primary · Very close
Chadsmoor CofE (VC) Junior School
Primary · 905m away
Staffordshire University Academy
Secondary · 963m away
Hednesford Valley High School
Special school · 1.1km away
Chadsmoor Community Infants and Nursery School
Primary · 1.1km away
Cardinal Griffin Catholic College
Secondary · 1.1km away
Cannock Chase High School
Secondary · 1.3km away
Sherbrook Primary School
Special school · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Moorhill Primary School?
Moorhill Primary School currently has 280 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Moorhill Primary School take?
Moorhill Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Moorhill Primary School?
Moorhill Primary School is in Cannock, WS11 5RN, in the Staffordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Moorhill Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Moorhill Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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