Cardinal Griffin Catholic College

Secondary
Academy
Ages 11 to 18

Ofsted: Good

Cardinal Way, Cannock, WS11 4AWOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Cardinal Griffin Catholic College is a secondary school in Cannock for ages 11 to 18. It is one of the 451 schools in Staffordshire. It ranks 2nd of 5 secondary schools in Cannock. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in February 2018.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 6 February 2018, report published 15 March 2018

Overall effectiveness: Good
Leadership and management: Good
Sixth form provision: Good
Safeguarding: Met

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Exam results

GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25

135 pupils in the year group

Attainment 8 score43.6

43.6, 2.5 below the England average of 46.1.

Grade 5 or above in English and maths35.6%

35.6%, 9.8 percentage points below the England average of 45.4%.

Grade 4 or above in English and maths56.3%

56.3%, 8.5 percentage points below the England average of 64.8%.

Pupils entering the EBacc57%

57%, 16.5 percentage points above the England average of 40.5%.

EBacc average point score3.82

3.82, 0.27 below the England average of 4.09.

A level results (key stage 5), 2024/25

41 students

Average point score per A level entry28.35

28.35, 6.65 below the England average of 35.00.

Average A level grade C, England average B-

Pupil numbers and mix

732 pupils on roll, with places for 998

Eligible for free school meals28.6%

28.6%, 2.1 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language5.3%

5.3%, 16.3 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support17.1%

17.1%, 2.3 percentage points above the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan3.7%

3.7%, 2.3 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Cardinal Griffin Catholic College

School	Distance	Ofsted	Results
Cannock Chase High School	0.5 miles	Ofsted: Good	Attainment 8: 42.1
Staffordshire University Academy	1 mile	Ofsted: Good	Attainment 8: 32.9
Kingsmead School	2 miles	Report card: Expected standard to strong standard	Attainment 8: 48.5
Great Wyrley Academy	2 miles	Ofsted: Good	Attainment 8: 39.0
Cheslyn Hay Academy	2 miles	Report card: Expected standard to strong standard	Attainment 8: 42.1

School details

School type: Academy converter
Sector: Academy
Trust: ST GABRIEL THE ARCHANGEL CATHOLIC MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
Age range: 11 to 18
Gender: Mixed
Religious character: Roman Catholic
Sixth form: Yes
Headteacher: Mrs Hermione Gibson
Phone: 01543502215
Website: cardinalgriffin.staffs.sch.uk (opens in a new tab)
Address: Cardinal Way, Cannock, WS11 4AW
Local authority: Staffordshire
URN: 149989

School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.