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2026 Best Secondary Schools in Cannock Area

Schools in the Cannock built-up area. Cannock secondary schools serve a compact town community in Staffordshire, with 4 schools providing education for families across Hednesford, Heath Hayes, and Bridgtown. Kingsmead School, Staffordshire University Academy, and Cannock Chase High School are among the main options, with an average FMS Inspection Score of 7.1/10, Good band, compared with England's 7.4/10 (Good). The area offers a range of comprehensive schools with strong community ties and established local reputations. Use the search filters to compare schools by Attainment 8 or FMS Inspection Score.

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Key Performance Metrics for Cannock

Average Attainment 8 score (out of 90)

Cannock41.8

England39.1

% pupils entering EBacc subjects

Cannock19%

England41%

Average EBacc APS score (out of 10)

Cannock3.5

England4.1

Average FMS Inspection Score (out of 10)

Cannock7.1/10

England7.4/10

Average Attainment 8 score (out of 90)

Cannock

41.8vsEngland

39.1

% pupils entering EBacc subjects

Cannock

19%vsEngland

41%

Average EBacc APS score (out of 10)

Cannock

3.5vsEngland

4.1

Average FMS Inspection Score (out of 10)

Cannock

7.1/10vsEngland

7.4/10

Top schools in Cannock

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