Best secondary schools in Cannock (2026)
Cannock has 4 ranked secondary schools with published results. The top-ranked is Kingsmead School, in the top 31% in England. The average Attainment 8 here in 2025 was 41.8, against 46.1 for England. 0 are in England's top 10%, and 0 are rated Outstanding by Ofsted. Cannock has no grammar schools.
| Rank | School | Attainment 8 (2023–2025 average) | Attainment 8 2025 | Trend | Grade 5+ Eng & maths | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 Top 31% in England |
Kingsmead School Cannock |
51.0 | 48.5 | 40% | Report card | |
2 Bottom 34% in England |
Cannock Chase High School Cannock |
43.0 | 42.1 | 38% | No rating | |
3 Bottom 31% in England |
Cardinal Griffin Catholic College Cannock · Roman Catholic |
42.4 | 43.6 | 36% | No rating | |
4 Bottom 3% in England |
Staffordshire University Academy Cannock |
34.3 | 32.9 | 10% | Good |
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What is the best secondary school in Cannock?
On exam results over the last three years, Kingsmead School is the top-ranked secondary school in Cannock, in the top 31% of schools in England.
How are the schools ranked?
By published Department for Education exam results averaged over three years: for secondary schools, Attainment 8 plus a quarter of the share getting grade 5+ in English and maths; for primary schools, the share reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths plus half the share reaching the higher standard. The order uses the three-year average, so a school can rank above one with a higher single-year result. Schools with fewer than 10 pupils taking the tests are not ranked. Exam results are only part of the picture: visit, read the Ofsted report and check admissions rules, as living nearby does not guarantee a place.