Cannock Chase High School

About Cannock Chase High School

Cannock Chase High School is an academy converter in Cannock, Staffordshire, England, for pupils aged 11–18. It has 1,109 pupils on roll. It is part of CANNOCK CHASE HIGH SCHOOL. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 43.5 (2025/26). 34.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 7.9% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Staffordshire →

School Type

Academy converter

Phase

Secondary

Age Range

Ages 11–18

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

1,109 / 1,818 (61%)

Sixth Form

Has a sixth form

Religious Character

None

Admissions Policy

Non-selective

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Hednesford Road, Cannock, Staffordshire, WS11 1JT

Phone

01543502450

Headteacher

Iain Turnbull

Website

http://www.cannockchasehigh.com/

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Cannock Chase High School?

Cannock Chase High School is an academy converter in Cannock, Staffordshire, England, for pupils aged 11–18.

How many pupils does Cannock Chase High School have?

Cannock Chase High School has 1,109 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Cannock Chase High School perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Cannock Chase High School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 43.5 in 2025/26.

Is Cannock Chase High School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Cannock Chase High School is part of CANNOCK CHASE HIGH SCHOOL.

Where is Cannock Chase High School?

Cannock Chase High School is located at Hednesford Road, Cannock, Staffordshire, WS11 1JT.