- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
62 first choices, 60 offers made
Met the standard at 1170%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.7%
- Pupils
- 463
- Pupils per teacher
- 22.5
Schools in WS12
A postcode district in Staffordshire
- Postcode district
- 26 schools and nurseries
In short: WS12 is a postcode district in Staffordshire with 11 primary schools, 4 secondary schools and 12 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.
- Schools and nurseries2611 primary · 4 secondary · 12 nurseries
Top-rated
All WS12 primary schoolsThe highest-rated schools in WS12
Primary and secondary schools are ranked by Eduscope score, which weighs up results, inspections, attendance and more. Nurseries, special and independent schools aren't ranked. A high score isn't everything: always visit.
Top Primary Schools in WS12
11 in WS12, best first
- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
25 first choices, 28 offers made
Met the standard at 1173%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 5.0%
- Pupils
- 223
- Pupils per teacher
- 24.4
- Ofsted:Expected standard or better
Results close to the England average.
29 first choices, 30 offers made
Met the standard at 1161%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 5.7%
- Pupils
- 203
- Pupils per teacher
- 20.7
Top Secondary Schools in WS12
4 in WS12, best first
- Ofsted:Expected standard or better
Results close to the England average.
285 first choices, 254 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1646.9
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 8.5%
- Pupils
- 1,427
- Pupils per teacher
- 16.7
- Ofsted:Good
Results well below the England average.
155 first choices, 169 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1633.3
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 7.4%
- Pupils
- 709
- Pupils per teacher
- 13.9
Nurseries in WS12
12 in WS12, highest Ofsted grade first
Bluebell Hill Nursery
Cannock, WS12 4RT · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Farlea Childcare (St. Josephs)
Cannock, WS12 1DE · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Hednesford Nursery School
Cannock, WS12 1AR · State · Nursery · Ages 0 to 4
- Ofsted:Good
No published results yet.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 12
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Sixth Forms in WS12
3 in WS12, by the school's Eduscope score
- Ofsted:Expected standard or better
Results close to the England average.
285 first choices, 254 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1646.9
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 8.5%
- Pupils
- 1,427
- Pupils per teacher
- 16.7
- Ofsted:Good
Results well below the England average.
155 first choices, 169 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1633.3
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 7.4%
- Pupils
- 709
- Pupils per teacher
- 13.9
Hednesford Valley High School
Hednesford, WS12 4JS · Special · Secondary · Ages 11 to 19
- Ofsted:Good
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- 8.3%
- Pupils
- 205
- Pupils per teacher
- 11.8
Special Schools in WS12
2 in WS12. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Hednesford Valley High School
Hednesford, WS12 4JS · Special · Secondary · Ages 11 to 19
- Ofsted:Good
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- 8.3%
- Pupils
- 205
- Pupils per teacher
- 11.8
Beacon Independent School
Cannock, WS12 4TS · Independent · All-through · Ages 9 to 16
- No Ofsted grade yet
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 4
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Private Schools in WS12
1 in WS12. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Beacon Independent School
Cannock, WS12 4TS · Independent · All-through · Ages 9 to 16
- No Ofsted grade yet
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 4
- Pupils per teacher
- –
The map
See them as a listEvery school in WS12, on one map
Each dot is a school or nursery, coloured by its latest Ofsted grade. Point at a dot to see its name, or use the list.
- Good21
- Not graded yet5
Before you apply
Apply through the council where you live
Your home council handles your application, wherever the school is. Living nearby doesn't guarantee a place: each school's admission rules decide.
By age
What's on offer for each age
Pick a stage to see every WS12 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
Living here
What it's like for families
WS12 has 26 schools and nurseries.
Dates to know
Apply through your local council, even for academies and faith schools.
- 31 OctSecondary deadlineFor children starting Year 7.
- 15 JanPrimary deadlineFor children starting Reception.
- 1 MarSecondary offersOffers day for Year 7 places.
- 16 AprPrimary offersOffers day for Reception places.
Keep up with schools in WS12
Follow any school and we'll email you when it gets a new Ofsted report or new results are out. Nothing else.
Questions
Questions parents ask about WS12
Nearby areas
How many schools are in WS12?
WS12 has 26 schools, including 11 primary schools, 4 secondary schools, 12 nurseries, 1 independent school, 2 special schools. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
What are the best schools in WS12?
The highest-ranked schools in WS12 on Eduscope are Kingsmead School, Littleton Green Community School, St Joseph's Catholic Primary School. We rank each state school against schools of the same phase across England on its Ofsted inspection, results and attendance. Independent, special and nursery schools aren't ranked.
How many private schools are in WS12?
There is 1 independent school in WS12, a special school for children with special educational needs, where councils usually pay the fees. You can compare it on Eduscope, including inspection reports where available.
How do I choose the right school in WS12?
Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 26 schools in WS12 by Ofsted ratings, exam results, and distance. Filter by school type, gender, religious character, and admissions policy to narrow your options.
Sources: DfE school performance tables, DfE school census and workforce, DfE pupil absence, Ofsted. Photos are stand-ins.