Norton Canes High School
Community school · Sixth form
Cannock, WS11 9SP
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Our ranking
Bottom 5% in England
5 of 6 in Cannock Chase
Pupils
400
First preferences per place
0.91
2026/27
Absence
9.3%
2024/25
A level average
D-
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 36.2 | 36.9 | 34.8 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 17% | 19% | 18% | |
| Average English grade | 4.1 | 4.3 | 4.1 | |
| Average maths grade | 3.4 | 3.6 | 3.2 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 19% | 20% | 18% | |
| Progress 8 | -0.58 | -0.49 | — |
38% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- Erasmus Darwin Academy · 1.5 mi · No rating · Top 35% in England
- Chase Terrace Academy · 1.7 mi · Not judged · Bottom 39% in England
- Kingsmead School · 2.0 mi · Report card · Top 31% in England
- Brownhills Ormiston Academy · 2.2 mi · No rating · Bottom 11% in England
- Great Wyrley Academy · 2.3 mi · Good · Bottom 13% in England
- Cannock Chase High School · 2.6 mi · No rating · Bottom 34% in England
The neighbourhood
Norton Canes High School is in Norton Canes (typical home £262,000, crime average).
What is Norton Canes High School's Ofsted rating?
Norton Canes High School is rated Requires improvement by Ofsted.
How does Norton Canes High School rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, Norton Canes High School is in the bottom 5% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.