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Pye Green Academy

Pye Green Academy

Cannock Chase, WS12 4RTPrimary School·Ages 3-11
Goodby Ofsted

105%

Capacity

439

Pupils

2.4x

Demand

About Pye Green Academy

Pye Green Academy is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Cannock Chase community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 439 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (105% of 420 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.

Ofsted has rated Pye Green Academy "Good", the school is led by headteacher Sarah Yates, it falls under Staffordshire local authority.

In terms of academic performance, 57% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 8797th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 15th out of 23 in Cannock Chase.

Pye Green Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 145 applications for 60 places, making it 2.4x oversubscribed. Of these, 56 were first-preference applications.

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 9 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Profound & Multiple Learning Difficulty and 6 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at Pye Green Academy include Dining Hall, Sensory Room, Outdoor Playground, Playing Fields, Library, ICT Suite, Music Rooms, Sports Hall, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Tennis, Rounders, Athletics, Football and 3 more, as well as clubs including Art Club, Gardening, Drama, Book Club.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 20.5%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in Cannock Chase, Pye Green Academy is one of the options available in the West Midlands region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressRosehill, Cannock, Cannock Chase, WS12 4RT
HeadteacherSarah Yates
Local AuthorityStaffordshire
Number of Pupils439
Free School Meals (FSM)20.5%
School Capacity439 / 420 (105% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

27 Sept 2022
View Report

Overall Effectiveness

Good

Unchanged
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Additional Provisions

Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 13 Nov 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

League Table Position

Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (57%)

8797th of 13,686

Nationally

Top 64%

884th of 1,378

In West Midlands

Top 64%

15th of 23

In Cannock Chase

Top 65%

Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data

KS2 SATs Results

2023/24

Reading, Writing & Maths Combined

57%

Expected Standard

7%

Higher Standard

ReadingAvg Score: 103
Expected:65%
Higher:22%
Writing
Expected:72%
Higher:10%
MathsAvg Score: 102
Expected:72%
Higher:13%
RWM Expected Standard % over timeStable -1%

'22/23

58%

'23/24

57%

Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingPhysicalLearning DifficultyProfound LearningOther

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

Facilities

9
Dining HallSensory RoomOutdoor PlaygroundPlaying FieldsLibraryICT SuiteMusic RoomsSports HallChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

11

Sports

TennisRoundersAthleticsFootballCross CountrySwimmingCricket

Clubs & Activities

Art ClubGardeningDramaBook Club

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

Admissions

2025/26Oversubscribed
Places

60

Applications

145

Good Demand

Popular school with more applications than places

Applications to places ratio2.4x
0x1x2x3x5x+

56 families put this school as their 1st choice (39% of all applications)

Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.

Frequently Asked Questions About Pye Green Academy

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

Contact Information

01543227175pga.greenheartlearning.org/

Rosehill, Cannock

Cannock Chase, WS12 4RT

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Rosehill, Cannock

Cannock Chase, WS12 4RT

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Opening Hours

Monday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Tuesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Wednesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Thursday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Friday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

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