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2026 Best Secondary Schools in Cannock Chase Area

Schools across the Cannock Chase council area. Explore 6 secondary schools in Cannock Chase. The current top-ranked secondary schools are Kingsmead School, The Hart School, and Staffordshire University Academy. Compare local rankings, GCSE results, FMS Inspection Score, and neighbourhood options in one place.

Key Performance Metrics for Cannock Chase

Average Attainment 8 score (out of 90)

Cannock Chase41.4

England39.1

% pupils entering EBacc subjects

Cannock Chase15%

England41%

Average EBacc APS score (out of 10)

Cannock Chase3.4

England4.1

Average FMS Inspection Score (out of 10)

Cannock Chase6.6/10

England7.4/10

Average Attainment 8 score (out of 90)

Cannock Chase

41.4vsEngland

39.1

% pupils entering EBacc subjects

Cannock Chase

15%vsEngland

41%

Average EBacc APS score (out of 10)

Cannock Chase

3.4vsEngland

4.1

Average FMS Inspection Score (out of 10)

Cannock Chase

6.6/10vsEngland

7.4/10

Top schools in Cannock Chase

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