Norton Canes High School vs Norton Canes Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 383 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Norton Canes High School
Cannock · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
400 students
Norton Canes Primary Academy
Cannock · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
280 students
| Measure | Norton Canes High School Cannock, West Midlands | Norton Canes Primary Academy Cannock, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 14 Lower 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #450 of 493 | #536 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #3832 of 4,090 | #5480 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 400 | 280 |
| Pupils on roll | 400 | 280 |
| Free school meals | 40.3% | 31.1% |
| Capacity filled | 55.2% | 88.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 73% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 10% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 34.8 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 18.2% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 37.9% | – |
| EBacc average points | 2.90 | – |
| A level points per entry | 15.2 | – |
| town | Cannock | Cannock |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.nortoncaneshighschool.co.uk/ | www.nortoncanesacademy.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Norton Canes Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (61.8 vs 14.2).
- •Norton Canes High School is the larger school with 400 students compared with 280.
- •Norton Canes High School is a local authority school while Norton Canes Primary Academy is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Norton Canes High School better than Norton Canes Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Norton Canes Primary Academy ranks higher (61.8 vs 14.2 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Norton Canes High School and Norton Canes Primary Academy?
About 383 m in a straight line, between Cannock and Cannock in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Norton Canes High School: 400. Norton Canes Primary Academy: 280. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Norton Canes High School and Norton Canes Primary Academy rank in West Midlands?
Norton Canes High School is 450th of 493 and Norton Canes Primary Academy is 536th of 1,690 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).