The short version
Above-average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 73% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
73%
+11.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
10%
+2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
12% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 24 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 211
- Capacity
- 67%
- FSM
- 38.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Staffordshire
- Trust
- REACH2 ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Beth Hadley (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
School Road, Norton Canes, Cannock, Staffordshire, WS11 9SQ
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmNorton Canes High School
Secondary · 383m away
Jerome Primary School
Primary · 786m away
Heath Hayes Primary Academy
Primary · 2.1km away
Chasetown Community School
Special school · 2.1km away
St Joseph & St Theresa Catholic Primary School
Primary · 2.2km away
Brownhills West Primary School
Primary · 2.3km away
Holly Grove Primary Academy
Primary · 2.4km away
Chase Terrace Primary School
Primary · 2.4km away
Questions parents ask
What is Norton Canes Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?
Norton Canes Primary Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in July 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Norton Canes Primary Academy?
Norton Canes Primary Academy currently has 211 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Norton Canes Primary Academy take?
Norton Canes Primary Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Norton Canes Primary Academy?
Norton Canes Primary Academy is in Cannock, WS11 9SQ, in the Staffordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Norton Canes Primary Academy have a sixth form?
No, Norton Canes Primary Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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