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Cannock Chase High School

Cannock Chase, WS11 1JTSecondaryAges 11–18MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jun 2023
Progress 8
-0.38
Below average
−20+2
Competition
0.8×
Not oversubscribed
171 1st-choice / 210 places
Ranking
#2,410
of 3,141 nationally

About Cannock Chase High School

Cannock Chase High School is a popular choice among local families, with 171 first-preference applications for 210 places in the 2025/26 admissions round, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.78. That means nearly two families wanted each place, and the school was oversubscribed overall with 373 total applications. While the school doesn't publish a parent-view recommendation score, the high demand suggests a solid local reputation. The school is a mixed, non-religious state secondary for ages 11-18, with a large capacity of 1,818 pupils and currently 1,109 on roll, so there is room for growth. It has a sixth form and is not a boarding school. The headteacher is Iain Turnbull, and the school sits in the Cannock Chase borough of Staffordshire.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 18 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterNone
AddressHednesford Road, Cannock, Cannock Chase, WS11 1JT
HeadteacherIain Turnbull
Local AuthorityStaffordshire
Number of Pupils1,109
Free School Meals (FSM)34.1%
School Capacity1,109 / 1,818 (61% full)
Sixth FormYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

29 Jun 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Sixth Form Provision
Good

Latest monitoring visit (29 Jun 2023): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 5 Mar 2018. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
LibraryScience LabsTennis CourtsMusic RoomsSwimming PoolGymnasiumSports HallSixth Form Centre

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

16

Sports

Martial ArtsDanceBadmintonSwimmingTennisHockey

Clubs & Activities

DramaYoung EnterpriseModel United NationsChoirOrchestraDebateChessCodingArt ClubDuke of Edinburgh

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingPhysicalLearning DifficultyMulti-SensoryOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:55 – 14:50

Source: cannockchasehigh.com. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Cannock Chase High School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.