Cannock secondary schools league table 2025
Secondary and all-through schools teaching Key Stages 3 and 4. Ranked by the Success Index (England) from official English data; 5 schools in Cannock, West Midlands. Rank positions shown on each profile are within England and West Midlands.
- 164Kingsmead SchoolCannock · Academy Secondary48.5 Attainment 8 · 1,427 students
- 239Cardinal Griffin Catholic CollegeCannock · Academy Secondary43.6 Attainment 8 · 732 students
- 337Cannock Chase High SchoolCannock · Academy Secondary42.1 Attainment 8 · 1,113 students
- 414Norton Canes High SchoolCannock · Local authority Secondary34.8 Attainment 8 · 400 students
- 512Staffordshire University AcademyCannock · Academy Secondary32.9 Attainment 8 · 709 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (England) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kingsmead School Cannock · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 64.1 Top 50% | 48.5 Attainment 8 | 1,427 |
| 2 | Cardinal Griffin Catholic College Cannock · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 38.5 Lower 50% | 43.6 Attainment 8 | 732 |
| 3 | Cannock Chase High School Cannock · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 36.7 Lower 50% | 42.1 Attainment 8 | 1,113 |
| 4 | Norton Canes High School Cannock · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Local authority | 14.2 Lower 50% | 34.8 Attainment 8 | 400 |
| 5 | Staffordshire University Academy Cannock · Secondary · Ages 11–19 | Academy | 12.1 Lower 50% | 32.9 Attainment 8 | 709 |
Kingsmead School in Cannock leads the 2025 list of secondary schools in Cannock with a Success Index (England) of 64.1. Of the 5 schools shown, 4 are academy, 1 are local authority.
For the full picture see the wider West Midlands secondary schools league table, every school on the Cannock page, or the comparison tool to put a shortlist side by side.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best secondary school in Cannock?
Kingsmead School in Cannock, West Midlands ranks first among secondary schools in Cannock with a Success Index (England) of 64.1 out of 100 (Pupils on roll: 1,427).
How are secondary schools in Cannock ranked?
Each school's Success Index (England) combines 9 factors: ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%), ks2: higher standard (20%), ks2: reading progress (10%), ks2: maths progress (10%), progress 8 (20%), attainment 8 (30%), grade 5+ in english & maths (15%), a level points per entry (10%), community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%). Each factor is a percentile against schools of the same type across England. Schools with fewer than 60 students are excluded from rankings.
Are these 2025 rankings official?
No. They are computed by Success Tutoring from official English data (DfE – Get Information About Schools; DfE – Compare school and college performance). Independent schools rarely appear in the performance tables, so most receive no attainment components and no score.