Kingsmead School, Cannock
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data. Admissions policy: Non-selective
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Overall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Kingsmead School excels at helping all children progress well, including those who need extra support. Teachers know pupils well and adapt their lessons so everyone can learn effectively. The school goes beyond academics with an impressive range of clubs, activities and experiences that help pupils develop confidence and prepare for their futures.
Key Strengths
- Pupils achieve above national averages in many subjects, with disadvantaged pupils and those with SEND progressing very well
- Teachers deliver consistently high-quality teaching with excellent subject knowledge and adapt lessons effectively for all learners
- School has created a highly inclusive culture with effective systems to identify and support pupils' needs
- Extensive enrichment programme including clubs, charities work, and leadership opportunities available to all pupils during the school day
- Sixth-form students are very well prepared for their next steps with high-quality careers guidance and university/apprenticeship visits
Areas for Improvement
- Some disadvantaged pupils do not attend school as regularly as they could, and actions to improve attendance have not yet led to rapid improvements
- Some pupils do not always develop a secure understanding of all elements of the personal development curriculum
- Quality of delivery of the personal development programme needs further development
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met - the school has an open and positive culture of safeguarding where all legal requirements are met, concerns are actively identified and managed, and pupils feel safe.
Extracurricular Activities
Boxing, table tennis, travel club, singing, student council, charity fundraising, work experience, careers interviews and fairs, university visits, apprenticeship exploration
Kingsmead School is a caring and welcoming school where pupils, including disadvantaged students and those with SEND, progress very well through an ambitious curriculum and achieve above national averages. The school has a strong inclusive culture with highly effective teaching and clear support systems in place.
At a Glance
18.8%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Class Sizes
23.8
Avg class size
60
Total classes
9 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
114%
Over capacity
1,427 pupils
1,257 capacity
170 places over capacity
Area Demand Pressure - Cannock
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Cannock
Admissions Demand - Staffordshire
Places available
8,849
Applications
7,846
Got 1st preference
91.6%
Got preferred school
98.6%
Secondary admissions across Staffordshire (2025/26)
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
8.49238%
Overall absence
24.19482%
Persistent absence
1,273
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Kingsmead School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
St Peter's CofE Primary Academy
Poppyfield Primary Academy
Chadsmoor Community Infants and Nursery School
Five Ways Primary School
Chadsmoor CofE (VC) Junior School
West Hill Primary School
Gorsemoor Primary School
Heath Hayes Primary Academy
Redhill Primary School
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