Cannock Chase High School vs St Mary's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cannock Chase High School
Cannock · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,113 students
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Cannock · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
219 students
| Measure | Cannock Chase High School Cannock, West Midlands | St Mary's Catholic Primary School Cannock, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 37 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #287 of 493 | #1121 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #2620 of 4,090 | #10887 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 1,113 | 219 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,113 | 219 |
| Free school meals | 34.8% | 27.2% |
| Capacity filled | 61.2% | 104.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 42.1 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 37.6% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 60% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.40 | – |
| A level points per entry | 32.0 | – |
| town | Cannock | Cannock |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.cannockchasehigh.com/ | www.st-marys-cannock.staffs.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (36.7 vs 36.7).
- •Cannock Chase High School is the larger school with 1,113 students compared with 219.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Cannock Chase High School better than St Mary's Catholic Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Cannock Chase High School and St Mary's Catholic Primary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Cannock and Cannock in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Cannock Chase High School: 1,113. St Mary's Catholic Primary School: 219. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Cannock Chase High School and St Mary's Catholic Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Cannock Chase High School is 287th of 493 and St Mary's Catholic Primary School is 1121st of 1,690 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).