Cannock Chase High School is a well established mixed comprehensive school for pupils aged 11 -18 serving Cannock and the surrounding area. Cannock Chase High School is the largest school in the Chase region.
The latest OFSTED inspection report for Cannock Chase High School, March 2006, awarded an overall grade of 'good' with the factors care and guidance reported as 'excellent'.
The school is dedicated to providing a first class environment for learning. This is achieved through high quality teaching in a safe, secure and disciplined environment. The school recognises the broad education young people need in preparation for the workplace. Therefore, the school provides a service that enables young people to realise their potential and develop academically and socially through a broad curriculum.
Cannock Chase High School has been successful in achieving specialist Science status. This designation means that the school will become a beacon for developments in science and mathematics and help further develop our work with partner primary schools, parents and the wider community with the benefit of additional government funding.
Cannock Chase High School competes in local sports league and has many groups that benefit the community of Cannock and the wider area. activities include football, hockey, music, graphics, choir and dance with established club links for pupils to further follow their interests. The school's facilities are also well used by the community outside of school hours.
Pupils at Cannock Chase High School are encouraged in a variety of ways to raise their aspirations towards good examination results and higher education. The percentage of pupils leaving the school who fall into the category 'not in education, employment or training' is lower than the national average.
Cannock Chase High School is striving to further develop links with local businesses, not only for the provision of work experience placements, but also for the school to help provide an effective workforce for the future.
The school also has an 'Sixth Form' rated excellent by OFSTED, "students in the Sixth Form make outstanding progress".
- Excellent A level results (97%) above national average
- Large sixth form with all courses on one campus
- Gifted and Talented Oxbridge Programme
- Residential courses/field trips
- Excellent facilities including a Business and ICT suite and Sixth Form Study Centre
- Chase Collegiate Courses available at Level 2 and 3
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