Staffordshire University Academy

About Staffordshire University Academy

Staffordshire University Academy is an academy sponsor led in Cannock, Staffordshire, England, for pupils aged 11–19. It has 673 pupils on roll. It is part of STAFFORDSHIRE UNIVERSITY ACADEMIES TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (10 October 2023) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 33.3 (2025/26). 43.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 2.4% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Staffordshire →

School Type

Academy sponsor led

Phase

Secondary

Age Range

Ages 11–19

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

673 / 900 (75%)

Sixth Form

Has a sixth form

Religious Character

Does not apply

Admissions Policy

Non-selective

Last Ofsted Inspection

10 October 2023

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

Marston Road, Cannock, Staffordshire, WS12 4JH

Phone

01543224700

Principal

Rowena Hillier

Website

http://www.suacademy.co.uk/

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Staffordshire University Academy?

Staffordshire University Academy is an academy sponsor led in Cannock, Staffordshire, England, for pupils aged 11–19.

How many pupils does Staffordshire University Academy have?

Staffordshire University Academy has 673 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Staffordshire University Academy's Ofsted rating?

Staffordshire University Academy was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (10 October 2023).

How does Staffordshire University Academy perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Staffordshire University Academy achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 33.3 in 2025/26.

Is Staffordshire University Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — Staffordshire University Academy is part of STAFFORDSHIRE UNIVERSITY ACADEMIES TRUST.

Where is Staffordshire University Academy?

Staffordshire University Academy is located at Marston Road, Cannock, Staffordshire, WS12 4JH.