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Cannock Chase High School
Hednesford Road, Cannock WS11 1JT
Cannock Chase High School is a non-selective academy. It has about 1,110 boys and girls aged between 11 and 18. In January 2018 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
Particular strengths include Admissions, Finances, Environment and Representation. Relative weaknesses include Attendance, Destinations and Progress.
The school's overall score (out of 100) is given below. Coloured segments show the contributions of each indicator, explained in more detail below. Hover over the segments for details. Personalise the score by clicking on the button to set your own priorities.
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Admissions: Excellent. The occupancy rate is very low and the offer rate is quite high. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Finances: Excellent. The school budget has been in surplus
Environment: Above average. Air pollution, traffic accidents and crime are all roughly average.
Representation: In balance. The socio-economic mix is slightly out of balance with the local community, while ethnic representation is in balance with the local community. Show details
Disadvantaged pupils: About average. Progress up to age 16 is about average. Destinations at 16 are about average. Progress at 16-18 is excellent. Destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are poor.
Attainment: About average. Up to age 16 it is below average, while at ages 16-18 it is about average. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Sixth form: About average. Attainment is about average, progress is about average and destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are below average.
Progress: Below average. Up to age 16 it is below average, while at ages 16-18 it is about average. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Destinations: Below average. The proportions of students going on to education, training or work at the ages of 16 and 18 are both quite low. Show details
Attendance: Poor. Pupil absence rates are quite high and the incidence of persistent absence is very high.
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