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Hazel Slade Primary Academy

Academy converter · Cannock · WS12 0PN

Ages 3–11 · 199 pupils · Staffordshire

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Ofsted

School remains Good

KS2 expected (RWM)

57%

Overall absence

5.3%

Admissions demand

0.91 · Balanced demand

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

School remains Good

Inspection date

2022-10-18

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

Official school-level results. Figures are not rankings — suppressed values are omitted.

Key stage 2 (2023/24)

Expected standard (RWM)57%
Higher standard (RWM)3%
Avg scaled score — reading
105.0
Avg scaled score — maths
103.0
Avg scaled score — GPS
105.0

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence5.3%
Persistent absence (10%+)13.0%
Unauthorised1.6%
Authorised absence
3.8%
Severe absence (50%+)
0.0%
Enrolments in measure
177

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Admissions demand

Coordinated admissions for primary entry (2024/25 cycle, national offer day). Demand ratio compares families who listed this school 1st with total offers made — not a catchment or distance guarantee.

Demand ratio

0.91 · Balanced demand

1st preferences

21

Places offered

23

1st-preference offers

21

Total preferences (any rank)
46
Preferred offers (top 3)
23
Applications from outside LA
0
Offers to outside-LA applicants
0

Source: DfE primary and secondary school applications and offers. Figures reflect offers on national offer day; late applications, appeals and waiting lists are not included.

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill84%

199 pupils · 236 places

Pupils on roll
199
Boys / girls
93 / 106
School capacity
236
Capacity fill
199 / 236 (84%)
Free school meals
25.8%
FSM pupils
51
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy converter

Age range

Ages 3–11

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

2 / 6

  • NurseryHas Nursery Classes
  • Sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: ST BART'S MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Academy trust
ST BART'S MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Sponsor
St Bart's Multi Academy Trust
Headteacher
Mrs Katie Challinor

Location

Address
Cannock Wood Street, Hazel Slade
Postcode
WS12 0PN
Town
Cannock
County
Staffordshire
Local authority
Staffordshire
District
Cannock Chase
Constituency
Cannock Chase
Urban/rural
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy converter (primary), Ages 3–11, in Cannock, Staffordshire, 199 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: nursery, academy. Free school meals: 25.8%.

Open schools in Cannock
31
Primary schools in Cannock
20
Academies among open schools in Cannock
55% (17)
Open schools in WS12
15
Primary in WS12
10
Open schools in Staffordshire LA
458
Primary in Staffordshire LA
309

Nearby primary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in CannockNear WS12

  • St Peter's CofE Primary Academy

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy converter · Primary

    Cannock · WS12 1BE · Staffordshire

    Ages 3–11

    • KS258%
    • Absence5.6%
    • FSM15.5%
    • Demand0.95

    1.2 miles away

  • Heath Hayes Primary Academy

    Ofsted: Expected standard

    Academy sponsor led · Primary

    Cannock · WS12 2EP · Staffordshire

    Ages 3–11

    • KS257%
    • Absence5.3%
    • FSM13.9%
    • Demand0.90

    1.5 miles away

  • West Hill Primary School

    Ofsted: Good

    Community school · Primary

    Cannock · WS12 4BH · Staffordshire

    Ages 2–11

    • KS267%
    • Absence4.5%
    • FSM28.8%
    • Demand0.84

    1.6 miles away

  • Five Ways Primary School

    Ofsted: Some aspects not as strong

    Community school · Primary

    Cannock · WS12 2EZ · Staffordshire

    Ages 3–11

    • KS255%
    • Absence5.9%
    • FSM13.1%
    • Demand0.97

    1.7 miles away

  • Poppyfield Primary Academy

    Ofsted: Good

    Free schools · Primary

    Cannock · WS12 4RY · Staffordshire

    Ages 4–11

    • Absence4.7%
    • FSM14.4%
    • Demand1.90

    1.7 miles away

  • Gentleshaw Primary Academy

    Ofsted: Expected standard

    Academy sponsor led · Primary

    Rugeley · WS15 4LY · Staffordshire

    Ages 3–11

    • KS262%
    • Absence4.8%
    • FSM4.5%
    • Demand0.80

    1.8 miles away

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Contact

Headteacher
Mrs Katie Challinor
Telephone
01543227115
Website
www.hazelsladeprimaryacademy.co.uk

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