Chase View Community Primary School

About Chase View Community Primary School

Chase View Community Primary School sits in the bottom half of primary schools in Staffordshire, and its headline Key Stage 2 results are notably below the local authority average. In the 2023/24 academic year, 55% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, compared with a Staffordshire average of 65%. That ten-point gap places the school 162nd out of 308 primaries in the county and in the bottom 50% nationally. The school’s ranking within its own borough of Cannock Chase is 18th out of 23, putting it in the bottom quarter locally. While the school does not match the LA average on the combined measure, its individual subject scores tell a more mixed story: 77% of pupils met the expected standard in reading and 68% in writing and maths, with reading the strongest area. The proportion reaching the higher standard in reading, writing and maths combined was just 9%, well below the national benchmark.

The school’s Ofsted rating has improved significantly since its previous inspection. In 2018, Chase View was rated Requires Improvement overall, with leadership and management, early years provision and overall effectiveness all scoring 3. In its most recent graded inspection in May 2022, the school achieved a Good rating across every category: quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, leadership and management, and early years provision all received a 2. That represents a clear step forward in the quality of teaching and school culture. The headteacher, Andy Minott, leads a relatively small school of 191 pupils, with capacity for 236, meaning there is some room for growth. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is high at 63.9%, which is well above the national average and likely a factor in the school’s attainment profile. The school does not have a sixth form and is a mixed, non-religious state primary.

Chase View is oversubscribed for Reception entry in 2025/26, with 41 applications for 30 places and all 30 first-preference applicants offered a spot. That suggests strong local demand despite the below-average results. The school offers a nursery provision for children from age two, which will appeal to families looking for continuity from early years through to Year 6. Facilities include an outdoor playground, sports hall, gymnasium, art studios, playing fields and a chapel. Sports on offer include football, gymnastics, cricket, swimming, dance and athletics, and there are clubs for drama, book club and choir. The school’s SEND provision is broad, covering specific learning difficulties such as dyslexia, moderate learning difficulty, social, emotional and mental health needs, speech and language communication needs, physical disability, autistic spectrum disorder and other difficulties. This makes it a practical choice for families whose children need additional support, particularly given the high FSM context and the school’s clear focus on inclusive provision.

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