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Chancel Primary School

Cannock Chase, WS15 2EWPrimaryAges 2–11MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
5 Good
Mar 2025
KS2 Results
85%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.2×
Oversubscribed
36 1st-choice / 30 places
Ranking
🏆Top 10%
#741 of 13,686 nationally

About Chancel Primary School

Chancel Primary School in Cannock Chase is a state primary for children aged 2 to 11, and it is currently running slightly above its official capacity of 210 pupils with 218 on roll. This modest oversubscription is backed by strong demand: for the 2025/26 reception intake, the school received 89 applications for just 30 places, with 36 of those being first-preference requests. That works out at nearly three applications for every available spot, a clear signal of local popularity. The school serves a community where 19.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, a figure that sits above the national primary average of around 23% but is not unusual for the area. The gender intake is mixed, and the school has no religious character. It also offers nursery provision for children from age 2, which may be a practical draw for local families looking for a single-site early years to Year 6 journey.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range2 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressWolseley Road, Rugeley, Cannock Chase, WS15 2EW
HeadteacherRebecca Palmer
Local AuthorityStaffordshire
Number of Pupils218
Free School Meals (FSM)19.3%
School Capacity218 / 210 (104% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

The full report on this school

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

4 Mar 2025
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Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Outstanding

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.

Source: Ofsted, 1 Apr 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

7
Sensory RoomMusic RoomsLibraryPlaying FieldsICT SuiteForest SchoolChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

12

Sports

CricketAthleticsDanceSwimmingRoundersTennis

Clubs & Activities

Art ClubCodingGardeningEco ClubChessChoir

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

SEND Support

AutismMental HealthSpeech & LanguageVisionPhysicalLearning DifficultyProfound Learning

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:55 – 15:30

Breakfast club

07:30-08:55

After-school care

15:30-17:45

Source: chancelprimary.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Chancel Primary School

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