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Staffordshire University Academy

Cannock Chase, WS12 4JHSecondaryAges 11–19MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Oct 2023
Progress 8
-0.74
Well below average
−20+2
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
126 1st-choice / 147 places
Ranking
#2,880
of 3,141 nationally

About Staffordshire University Academy

Staffordshire University Academy is a secondary school in Cannock Chase that has seen a notable shift in parent sentiment and demand. In the 2025/26 admissions round, the school received 265 applications for 147 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.8, with 126 first-preference offers made. This suggests that local families are increasingly choosing the school, despite its recent history. The school’s most recent Ofsted inspection in October 2023 rated it Good overall, a significant improvement from its previous Requires Improvement rating in 2019. All five key areas inspected — quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, leadership and management, and sixth-form provision — were judged Good. The school serves a community with high levels of disadvantage; 42.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the national average. With 673 pupils on roll against a capacity of 900, there is room for further growth, and the school is clearly attracting more interest than it can currently accommodate.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 19 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressMarston Road, Cannock, Cannock Chase, WS12 4JH
HeadteacherRowena Hillier
Local AuthorityStaffordshire
Number of Pupils673
Free School Meals (FSM)42.9%
School Capacity673 / 900 (75% full)
Sixth FormYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

10 Oct 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Sixth Form Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 15 Nov 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
Swimming PoolICT SuiteSixth Form CentreSports HallDining HallAstro TurfPlaying FieldsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

18

Sports

FootballRugbyRowingHockeyGymnasticsCricketRoundersSwimmingAthletics

Clubs & Activities

ChessOrchestraChoirDebateModel United NationsFilm ClubDramaGardeningBook Club

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguagePhysicalLearning DifficultyMulti-SensoryOther

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Staffordshire University Academy

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