Cannock Chase High School

Ofsted 2023 noted the curriculum is ambitious for all pupils including those with SEND

“'The curriculum is ambitious for all pupils, including pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).'”

Ofsted (June 2023) noted the curriculum is ambitious for all pupils including those with SEND

“'The curriculum is ambitious for all pupils, including pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).'”

School operates a structured pastoral system with Pastoral Casework, Pastoral Curriculum, and Pastoral Systems (rewards/sanctions)

“Cannock Chase High School operates a strong and effective pastoral system based upon traditional values of respect, manners and good behaviour.”

Named Senior Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead and Senior Mental Health Lead, and a Designated Safeguarding Lead on SLT

“Mrs L Murdoch, Senior Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead and Senior Mental Health Lead”

School offers a broad range of extra-curricular activities including sports teams, homework clubs, code club, and school orchestra

“we offer our students a broad range of exciting extra-curricular activities. From sporting teams to homework clubs, code club and the school orchestra, there ia a range of activities to suit everyone.”

Ofsted 2018 noted wide and varied provision in the arts and sport supported through extra-curricular activities

“'(...) there is wide and varied provision in the arts and in sport supported through a wide range of extra-curricular activities.'”

The school describes a commitment to a supportive, caring and safe learning environment protecting students from abuse.

“We believe that students have a right to learn in a supportive, caring and safe environment which includes the right to protection from all types of abuse.”

Ofsted 2018 noted pupils feel safe and are well-cared-for, with parents recommending the school

“Pupils feel safe, and parents and staff agree that children are safe, well-cared-for and provided for effectively at this school. The overwhelming majority of parents who responded to Ofsted’s online questionnaire, Parent View, would recommend the school to other parents.”

Sixth form offers a broad curriculum combining academic and applied general (vocational) qualifications

“We offer a broad and balanced curriculum, of both academic and applied general (vocational) qualifications, supporting every student to achieve the profile of qualifications they need for their future.”

Sixth form offers a broad and balanced curriculum of academic and applied general (vocational) qualifications

“We offer a broad and balanced curriculum, of both academic and applied general (vocational) qualifications, supporting every student to achieve the profile of qualifications they need for their future.”

Application deadline for sixth form entry is Monday 12 January 2026

“Application deadline: Monday 12 January 2026 .”

Ofsted 2018 found the careers programme closely tailored to prepare students for further and higher education, with a highly respected careers adviser held accountable by a governor for impartiality.

“'A closely tailored careers programme helps students prepare for further and higher education. As in the main school, the careers adviser employed by the school is in much demand and highly respected by students. A governor holds the adviser to account, through regular meetings, to ensure impartiality.'”

Over 75% of Year 13 leavers progressed to university in 2022, with others going into higher apprenticeships and employment

“In 2022, over 75% of our Year 13 leavers progressed to university and on to other internationally recognised Higher Education courses at universities across the UK.”

In 2019, 100% of students achieved A*-E at A level

“100% A\*-E at A level”

Highest attaining Sixth Form in the Cannock & Rugeley area for academic programmes per 2016 DfE Performance Tables

“As the highest attaining Sixth Form in the Cannock & Rugeley area for academic programmes (2016 DfE Performance Tables), our Sixth Form ensures all students have the opportunity to excel on their chosen pathway.”