The short version
Below-average GCSE results. 75% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 32.9 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- 43% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
32.9
10.9 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
10%
31.9pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
1%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
D+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.67
Band 5Source: 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
89%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
78%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
5%
Employment
Directly into work
6%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
9%
Based on 95 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
23% 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, 15 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 65 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 673
- Capacity
- 75%
- FSM
- 42.9%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Staffordshire
- Trust
- STAFFORDSHIRE UNIVERSITY ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Rowena Hillier (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
10 official reports linked on this page, including 9 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Monitoring visit
October 2022 | Monitoring Visit
School inspection: Requires Improvement
November 2019 | School Inspection
Monitoring visit
April 2019 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
October 2018 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
April 2018 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
April 2017 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
March 2015 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
July 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
March 2013 | Full Inspection
Location
Marston Road, Hednesford, Cannock, Staffordshire, WS12 4JH
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmHednesford Valley High School
Special school · 336m away
Redhill Primary School
Primary · 788m away
West Hill Primary School
Primary · 790m away
Poppyfield Primary Academy
Primary · 842m away
Pye Green Academy
Primary · 846m away
Chadsmoor Community Infants and Nursery School
Primary · 882m away
Moorhill Primary School
Primary · 963m away
Hednesford Nursery School
Nursery · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
Is Staffordshire University Academy a selective school?
No. Staffordshire University Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Staffordshire University Academy's Ofsted rating?
Staffordshire University Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Staffordshire University Academy?
Staffordshire University Academy currently has 673 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Staffordshire University Academy take?
Staffordshire University Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 19. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Staffordshire University Academy?
Staffordshire University Academy is in Cannock, WS12 4JH, in the Staffordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Staffordshire University Academy have a sixth form?
Yes, Staffordshire University Academy has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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