Staffordshire University Academy

A good academy sponsor led school in Staffordshire. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Staffordshire University Academy.

Cannock, WS124JH Ofsted: Good Age 11-19 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

52

/ 100

Secondary with Sixth Form weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
38.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: -0.74
English & Maths grade 4+ %
44.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 41.9%
Continue in education or training
48.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 55.0%
Sustained employment
69.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 35.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
10 October 2023
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Marston Road
Hednesford
Cannock, WS124JH
Phone
1543224700
Website
suacademy.co.uk/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
137164
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
Marston Road, Hednesford, Cannock, WS12 4JH
Website
http://www.suacademy.co.uk/
Age range
11-19
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
STAFFORDSHIRE UNIVERSITY ACADEMIES TRUST
Capacity
900 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
659
Free School Meals
42.3% (279 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
3.2% (21 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
89.4%
Needs improvement
Persistent Absence
37.6%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
55.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
35.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
10.0%
Learning while earning

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
55%
Quality: Good
Sixth Form Size
20 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
10.0%

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
36 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
73
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
659 pupils
11-19

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Aspire, Believe, Achieve!"

Aspire Believe Achieve

Head Teacher's Message

SUA is part of SUAT and aims to achieve the best outcomes with high standards. It emphasises a RESPECT code, strong pastoral care, and values Aspire, Believe, Achieve, with rich partnerships and enrichment opportunities (e.g., Paris trips, and planned visits to Washington and New York).

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