Norton Canes High School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Norton Canes High School
Address: Burntwood Road, Norton Canes
Town/City: Cannock
County: Staffordshire
Postcode: WS11 9SP
Telephone Number: 01543 622600
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Secondary (ages 11-18)
Type: Community school
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Sarah Diggory
Capacity: 724
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 400 (54% boys & 46% girls)
Enrollment: 55% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 40.3%

SEN Provisions

  • ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder
  • VI - Visual Impairment
  • HI - Hearing Impairment
  • SLCN - Speech, language and Communication
  • ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder
  • SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health
  • PD - Physical Disability
  • MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty

Location and administration

URN: 124395
DfE Number: 860/4066
UKPRN: 10004769
UPRN: 100032223712
Region: West Midlands (E12000005)
District: Cannock Chase (E07000192)
Constituency: Cannock Chase (E14001150)
Electoral Ward: Norton Canes (E05015752)

Easting & Northing: 402344E, 309035N
Latitude & Longitude: 52° 40' 46.73" N 1° 57' 59.87" W
Plus Code: 9C4WM2HM+V8

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Mrs Sarah Diggory - Governor. Appointed on 1 January 2021 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Ms Jeanette Evans - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2018 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2027.
  • Mr Paul Grant - Governor. Appointed on 29 January 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 2 December 2025.
  • Mrs Beryl Hall - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2018 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2027.
  • Mr Stephen Lane - Governor. Appointed on 21 March 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 20 March 2027.
  • Elizabeth Quigley - Governor. Appointed on 13 May 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 12 May 2029.
  • Mr Mike Russell - Governor. Appointed on 2 July 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 1 July 2028.
  • Mr John Sanderson - Governor. Appointed on 6 May 2026 (Appointed by LA). Term runs until 5 May 2029.
  • Mr Michael Walden - Governor. Appointed on 1 March 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 28 February 2028.
  • Mrs Lisa Walters - Governor. Appointed on 18 March 2026 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 17 March 2029.
  • Mr David While - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 6 May 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2027.
  • Mr Ian Windsor - Governor. Appointed on 19 April 2024 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 18 April 2027.