Norton Canes High School

About Norton Canes High School

Norton Canes High School is a community school in Cannock, Staffordshire, England, for pupils aged 11–18. It has 439 pupils on roll. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (30 April 2024) rated it Requires Improvement. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 43.5 (2025/26). 39.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 1.3% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Staffordshire →

School Type

Community school

Phase

Secondary

Age Range

Ages 11–18

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

439 / 724 (61%)

Sixth Form

Has a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

Admissions Policy

Non-selective

Last Ofsted Inspection

30 April 2024

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

Burntwood Road, Cannock, Staffordshire, WS11 9SP

Phone

01543622600

Headteacher

Sarah Diggory

Website

http://www.nortoncaneshighschool.co.uk/

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Norton Canes High School?

Norton Canes High School is a community school in Cannock, Staffordshire, England, for pupils aged 11–18.

How many pupils does Norton Canes High School have?

Norton Canes High School has 439 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Norton Canes High School's Ofsted rating?

Norton Canes High School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent Ofsted inspection (30 April 2024).

How does Norton Canes High School perform at GCSE?

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

Where is Norton Canes High School?

Norton Canes High School is located at Burntwood Road, Cannock, Staffordshire, WS11 9SP.