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  • Kingsmead School, Cannock
  • Cannock Chase High School
  • Cardinal Griffin Catholic College
  • Chase Grammar School
  • Norton Canes High School
  • Staffordshire University Academy
  • Chase Grammar School International Study Centre
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2025 Best Secondary Schools in Cannock Area

Find the perfect school for your child's future. Explore top secondary schools across Cannock. Filter by Ofsted rating, faith, and features; compare options; and view on a map or by neighbourhood.

Top Secondary Schools in Cannock

Map
State · Secondary & Post-16
#1CANNOCK
#1,868England

Kingsmead School, Cannock

Kings Avenue, Cannock, WS12 1DH
Staffordshire council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
Ofsted Rating
Good
1,409 pupils
Mixed
11-18 years
None
Application Demand
Primary School260 offers / 498 applications
Subscription: 1.9xOversubscribed
Sixth Form
Details
State · Secondary & Post-16
#3CANNOCK
#3,098England

Cannock Chase High School

Hednesford Road, Cannock, WS11 1JT
Staffordshire council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
Ofsted Rating
Good
1,107 pupils
Mixed
11-18 years
None
Application Demand
Primary School210 offers / 373 applications
Subscription: 1.8xOversubscribed
Sixth Form
Details
State · Secondary & Post-16
#2CANNOCK
#3,090England

Cardinal Griffin Catholic College

Cardinal Way, Stafford Road, Cannock, WS11 4AW
Staffordshire council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
Ofsted Rating
Good
808 pupils
Mixed
11-18 years
Catholic
Application Demand
Primary School119 offers / 240 applications
Subscription: 2.0xOversubscribed
Sixth Form
Details
Independent · All-through
#6CANNOCK
#3,904England

Chase Grammar School

Convent Close, Cannock, WS11 0UR
Staffordshire council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
149 pupils
Mixed
2-18+ years
None
Sixth Form
Nursery
Boarders
Details
State · Secondary & Post-16
#4CANNOCK
#3,479England

Norton Canes High School

Burntwood Road, Norton Canes, Cannock, WS11 9SP
Staffordshire council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
Ofsted Rating
Requires Improvement
449 pupils
Mixed
11-18 years
None
Application Demand
Primary School69 offers / 127 applications
Subscription: 1.8xOversubscribed
Sixth Form
Details
State · Secondary & Post-16
#5CANNOCK
#3,518England

Staffordshire University Academy

Marston Road, Hednesford, Cannock, WS12 4JH
Staffordshire council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
Ofsted Rating
Good
659 pupils
Mixed
11-18+ years
None
Application Demand
Primary School147 offers / 265 applications
Subscription: 1.8xOversubscribed
Sixth Form
Details
Independent · All-through
Unranked

Chase Grammar School International Study Centre

Convent Close, Cannock, WS11 0UR
Staffordshire council
No rankings available
66 pupils
Mixed
10-18+ years
None
Sixth Form
Boarders
Details

Map of Secondary Schools in Cannock

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Neighbourhoods in Cannock

Cannock is a popular residential pocket within the Cannock area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Cannock and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#2Cardinal Griffin Catholic CollegeStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedCatholicGood
#6Chase Grammar SchoolIndependentAll-through2-18+ yearsMixedNoneNot inspected by Ofsted
N/AChase Grammar School International Study CentreIndependentAll-through10-18+ yearsMixedNoneNot inspected by Ofsted
Cardinal Griffin Catholic College#2
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Catholic
Ofsted: Good
Chase Grammar School#6
School Type: Independent
Phase: All-through
Age Range: 2-18+ years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Not inspected by Ofsted
Chase Grammar School International Study CentreN/A
School Type: Independent
Phase: All-through
Age Range: 10-18+ years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Not inspected by Ofsted

Hednesford is a popular residential pocket within the Cannock area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Cannock and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#3Cannock Chase High SchoolStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedNoneGood
#5Staffordshire University AcademyStateSecondary & Post-1611-18+ yearsMixedNoneGood
Cannock Chase High School#3
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good
Staffordshire University Academy#5
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18+ years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

Hednesford Road is a popular residential pocket within the Cannock area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Cannock and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#1Kingsmead School, CannockStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedNoneGood
Kingsmead School, Cannock#1
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

Norton Canes is a popular residential pocket within the Cannock area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Cannock and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#4Norton Canes High SchoolStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedNoneRequires Improvement
Norton Canes High School#4
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Requires Improvement

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