Best 3 Primary schools in Cannock Chase – comparison

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Q: What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded Section 8 visits do not replace the last graded judgement. We continue to show the latest graded judgement until a new graded inspection is published.

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To keep the service sustainable, exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are Pro features. Everyone can still compare approximate values.

Q: How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then consider distance and travel, roll versus capacity, and the admissions policy. Visit the school, ask about pastoral support and enrichment, and ensure it fits your child’s needs.

Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of primary schools: Chadsmoor Community Infants and Nursery School (Primary) in Cannock; West Hill Primary School (Primary) in Cannock; Poppyfield Primary Academy (Primary) in Cannock — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Chadsmoor Community Infants and Nursery School, West Hill Primary School and Poppyfield Primary Academy. They are primary phase and community school and free schools type located around Cannock, Staffordshire and Cannock. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 2 (Chadsmoor Community Infants and Nursery School), published Apr 2024. The most recent inspection on record is for Chadsmoor Community Infants and Nursery School (Apr 2024). average roll around ≈ 250, combined total ≈ 750, typical FSM 25–30%, range 10–15%–40–45%; all within the Victoria Academies Trust trust.

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Attribute	Chadsmoor Community Infants and Nursery School WS11 6EU	West Hill Primary School WS12 4BH	Poppyfield Primary Academy WS12 4RY
Phase / Type	Primary • Community school	Primary • Community school	Primary • Free schools
Location	Cannock Staffordshire WS11 6EU	Cannock Staffordshire WS12 4BH	Cannock WS12 4RY
Latest Ofsted	2 18 Apr 2024	2 18 Apr 2024	2 14 Mar 2024
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 150 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 350 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 200 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	40–45% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	25–30% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	10–15% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	180	420	236
Capacity utilisation	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Not applicable	Not applicable	Non-selective
Trust / Local authority	Staffordshire (860)	Staffordshire (860)	Victoria Academies Trust
Website	chadsmoorfed.staffs.sch.uk	www.westhill.staffs.sch.uk	www.poppyfieldacademy.org.uk
Telephone	01543570718	01543227125	01543758030
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

Chadsmoor Community Infants and Nursery School

WS11 6EU

Phase / Type: Primary • Community school
Location: Cannock
Staffordshire
WS11 6EU
Ofsted: 2 18 Apr 2024
Pupils: ≈ 150 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 40–45% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Staffordshire (860)
Website: chadsmoorfed.staffs.sch.uk
Telephone: 01543570718

West Hill Primary School

WS12 4BH

Phase / Type: Primary • Community school
Location: Cannock
Staffordshire
WS12 4BH
Ofsted: 2 18 Apr 2024
Pupils: ≈ 350 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 25–30% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Staffordshire (860)
Website: www.westhill.staffs.sch.uk
Telephone: 01543227125

Poppyfield Primary Academy

WS12 4RY

Phase / Type: Primary • Free schools
Location: Cannock
WS12 4RY
Ofsted: 2 14 Mar 2024
Pupils: ≈ 200 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 10–15% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Victoria Academies Trust
Website: www.poppyfieldacademy.org.uk
Telephone: 01543758030

Map of compared schools

How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.