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Kingsmead School

Cannock Chase, WS12 1DHSecondaryAges 11–18MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
May 2026
Progress 8
+0.44
Above average
−20+2
Competition
1.2×
Oversubscribed
315 1st-choice / 260 places
Ranking
🏆Top 25%
#591 of 3,141 nationally

About Kingsmead School

Kingsmead School is a mixed state secondary in Cannock Chase that is significantly over-subscribed, a clear signal of its local standing. With 1,429 pupils on roll against a capacity of 1,257, the school is operating well above its official limit. For the 2025/26 intake, it received 498 applications for 260 places, with 315 families putting it as their first preference. That works out at nearly two applicants for every spot. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 18.3%, which is higher than the national average for secondary schools and suggests the school serves a community with above-average levels of disadvantage. Despite this, the school has been rated Good by Ofsted following its most recent inspection in 2021, a notable improvement from its previous Requires Improvement rating in 2018. The inspection report highlighted personal development as Outstanding, with leadership, behaviour, and the quality of education all judged Good.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 18 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterNone
AddressKings Avenue, Hednesford, Cannock, Cannock Chase, WS12 1DH
HeadteacherPaul Averis
Local AuthorityStaffordshire
Number of Pupils1,429
Free School Meals (FSM)18.3%
School Capacity1,429 / 1,257 (114% full)
Sixth FormYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

1 Dec 2021
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Good
Sixth Form Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 24 Jan 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

10
Sixth Form CentreMusic RoomsSwimming PoolScience LabsSports HallICT SuiteGymnasiumTheatreLibraryAstro Turf

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

16

Sports

CricketGymnasticsFootballNetballTennisSwimmingDanceBadminton

Clubs & Activities

Film ClubArt ClubScience ClubYoung EnterpriseDuke of EdinburghChoirBook ClubDebate

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionPhysicalLearning DifficultyOther

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:30 – 15:00

Source: kingsmeadschool.net. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Kingsmead School

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