The short version
Above-average SATs results. 88% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 72% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
72%
+10.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
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, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 39 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 371
- Capacity
- 88%
- FSM
- 29.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Staffordshire
- Head
- Miss Kelly Bracebridge (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
November 2022 | School Inspection
Short inspection
September 2017 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
October 2012 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
December 2011 | Monitoring Visit
Curriculum and development visit
July 2011 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
May 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
January 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
February 2003 | Full Inspection
Location
High Mount Street, Hednesford, Cannock, Staffordshire, WS12 4BH
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmPoppyfield Primary Academy
Primary · 491m away
Hednesford Valley High School
Special school · 578m away
Hednesford Nursery School
Nursery · 618m away
Staffordshire University Academy
Secondary · 790m away
Pye Green Academy
Primary · 803m away
Chadsmoor Community Infants and Nursery School
Primary · 905m away
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
St Peter's CofE Primary Academy
Primary · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
What is West Hill Primary School's Ofsted rating?
West Hill Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend West Hill Primary School?
West Hill Primary School currently has 371 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does West Hill Primary School take?
West Hill Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is West Hill Primary School?
West Hill Primary School is in Cannock, WS12 4BH, in the Staffordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does West Hill Primary School have a sixth form?
No, West Hill Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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