Welcome to Cannock Chase High School

Cannock Chase High School Sixth Form is dedicated to providing the highest standard of education and experience for 16-18 year olds, preparing all students to be ‘future-ready’.In 2019, Cannock Chase High School Sixth Form achieved:100% A*-E at A level; A progress score for academic programmes in line with the national average;Above the national average progress on vocational courses; Above the national average progress for students retaking GCSE English and/or maths; 100% of Sixth Form leavers progressing to a positive destination, be that to a university, apprenticeship provider or into employment;Over 70% of students gaining a place in the university of their choice. The vision of our Sixth Form is a place where every student, regardless of background, thrives and achieves personal excellence. Our Sixth Form values not only academic success, but encourages students to develop holistic skills which enable all students to have the opportunity to excel on their chosen pathway.We offer a broad and balanced curriculum, of both academic and applied general (vocational) qualifications, supporting every student to achieve the profile of qualifications they need for their future. We also provide high quality information, advice and guidance to all students regarding careers and progression, with long-established links to universities, Higher Level Apprenticeship providers and employers. We have the highest aspirations for our students, encouraging them to move onto the destination of their choice.

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Boarding Type

No Boarder

School Type

Academies

Suitable Ages

11 to 18

Gender

Mixed

No. of Students

1,109 Total

No. of Boys

526 (47.4%)

No. of Girls

583 (52.6%)


Academic Excellence

GCSE Results

Latest Examination

0.0%

Students achieving A*/A grades (9/8/7)

A-Level Results

Sixth Form Performance

A* grades

2.82%

A*/A grades

19.72%


Leavers' Destinations

Destinations after GCSEs

Staying in education

85%

School

79%

England

Apprenticeships

5%

School

3%

England

Further education

School:39%
England:51%

School sixth form

School:44%
England:19%

Sixth form college

School:0%
England:7%

Other education destinations

School:1%
England:2%

Destinations after A-Levels

UK higher education

50%

School

1%

England

Apprenticeships

0%

School

19%

England

Higher education or training

School:82%
England:63%

Further education

School:5%
England:4%

Employment

School:26%
England:35%

Not sustained in education/employment

School:16%
England:26%


Exciting Events Ahead!

A detailed admissions process on ApplicaaOne is coming soon.

Please see our website for more information on our admissions process.


Admissions Process

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Key Dates & Deadlines

Feb 11, 2025

Sixth Form Parents' Evening

Feb 11, 2026

Sixth Form Open Evening


Term Dates & Half-Term Holidays

Planning ahead for school holidays? Below are the term dates and half-term dates for the 2025/2026 academic year.

Autumn

2 terms

Half Term 1

Sep 1 - Oct 24

Half Term 2

Nov 3 - Dec 19

Spring

2 terms

Half Term 1

Jan 5 - Feb 12

Half Term 2

Feb 22 - Mar 31

Summer

2 terms

Half Term 1

Apr 19 - May 28

Half Term 2

Jun 7 - Jul 22

Half-Term & Holiday Dates

Autumn Half Term

Oct 27 - Oct 31

Christmas Break

Dec 22 - Jan 2

Spring Half Term

Feb 15 - Feb 19

Easter Break

Apr 2 - Apr 16

Summer Half Term

May 29 - Jun 4


Alumni Stories

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Updates Coming Soon!

We’ll be sharing information about the destinations of our alumni here soon.


Enrichment Activities

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As part of the Sixth Form Enrichment programme, which runs on a Wednesday afternoon for all Sixth Form students.

Sport
Peer Mentoring
Work Experience

About School

RegionWest Midlands
Local AuthorityStaffordshire
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeMixed