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2026 Best Secondary Schools in Cannock Area

Cannock secondary schools serve a compact town community in Staffordshire, with 5 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 6.5/10, 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.

All schools in Cannock

Key Performance Metrics for Cannock

Average Attainment 8 score (out of 90)

Cannock40.4

England39.1

% pupils entering EBacc subjects

Cannock17%

England41%

Average EBacc APS score (out of 10)

Cannock3.4

England4.1

Average FMS Inspection Score (out of 10)

Cannock6.5/10

England7.4/10

Average Attainment 8 score (out of 90)

Cannock

40.4vsEngland

39.1

% pupils entering EBacc subjects

Cannock

17%vsEngland

41%

Average EBacc APS score (out of 10)

Cannock

3.4vsEngland

4.1

Average FMS Inspection Score (out of 10)

Cannock

6.5/10vsEngland

7.4/10

Top schools in Cannock

Showing 1-5 of 5 schools

Kingsmead School
Hednesford Road
Staffordshire University Academy
Hednesford
Cannock Chase High School
Hednesford
Cardinal Griffin Catholic College
Cannock
Norton Canes High School
Norton Canes