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Staffordshire University Academy
Goodgraded 10/10/2023Ages 11–19673 pupils
Staffordshire University Academy is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 19 in Cannock, within the Staffordshire local authority. The school has around 673 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 10/10/2023, Staffordshire University Academy was judged Good. Recent GCSE results show an average Attainment 8 score of 36 and 21% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Cannock can view Staffordshire University Academy's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted & inspectionGood
Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementGood
Last inspected 10/10/2023. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points4 strengths · 2 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Quality of education
Behaviour & attitudes
Personal development
Leadership & management
Progress 8
Value added
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
GCSE results — Key Stage 4Below average
Attainment 832.9
England avg 45.1 · was 35.8 in 2023/24
Progress 8-0.7
Grade 5+ English & maths10%
England avg 45% · was 20% in 2023/24
Grade 4+ English & maths31%
England avg 65% · was 42% in 2023/24
EBacc entry1%
England avg 39%
EBacc average point score2.6
England avg 4.03
DfE, 2024/25. What is a Progress 8 score?
Sixth form — A-levelBelow average
A-level grade (point score)D+
APS per entry 24.0
Retention86%
Value added-0.67
Well below average · 95% CI -1.0 to -0.3
DfE 16-18 results, 2024/25
Pupil intake43.9%
Free school meals43.9%
England avg 28.6%
English not first language2.4%
England avg 18.3%
Places filled73%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing89.4%
Attendance89.4%
England avg 91.0%
Pupils per teacher14.5
England avg 17.6
Persistent absence37.6%
England avg 25.8%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Cannock
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