Is Norton Canes Primary Academy a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 11 July 2024. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded C, 92nd of 286 primary schools in Staffordshire. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Norton Canes Primary Academy's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 73% of pupils at Norton Canes Primary Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at Norton Canes Primary Academy?

Applications for Reception places at Norton Canes Primary Academy starting in September 2027 close on 15 January 2027. You apply through the council where you live, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 16 April 2027 (or the next working day).

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Norton Canes Primary Academy

School Road, Norton Canes, Cannock, WS11 9SQ

Local ranking92nd of 286 primary schools in Staffordshire

Ofsted: Good

Primary

Phase

315

Capacity

3-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 11 July 2024.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 73.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 10.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 80.0%
Writing (Expected): 83.0%
Maths (Expected): 80.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 80.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 104.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 105.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 103.0
Cohort Size: 30

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 211
Boys: 128 (46%)
Girls: 152 (54%)
Capacity: 315 (89% full)
SEND: 18.0%
FSM Eligible: 39.3%
EAL: 3.3%
SEN with EHC Plan: 2.8%
SEN Support: 15.2%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 22.0:1
Teachers (FTE): 9.6
Budget per Pupil: £7,422/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 4.4% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 10.4% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy sponsor led
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Does not apply
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 93.3%
White Other: 3.3%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 0.9%
Mixed White & Black African: 0.9%
Mixed Other: 0.9%
Mixed White & Asian: 0.5%

93.3%

White British

3.3%

White Other

0.9%

Mixed White & Black Caribbean

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01543279402

beth.hadley@nortoncanesacademy.co.uk

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School Road

Cannock, West Midlands

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Administrative

URN: 140489
UKPRN: 10044514
Establishment No.: 2009
Trust: REACH2 ACADEMY TRUST

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