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Cardinal Griffin Catholic College
Goodgraded 14/03/2023Ages 11–18775 pupilsRoman Catholic
Cardinal Griffin Catholic College is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 18 in Cannock, within the Staffordshire local authority. It has a Roman Catholic religious character. The school has around 775 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 14/03/2023, Cardinal Griffin Catholic College was judged Good. Recent GCSE results show an average Attainment 8 score of 42.6 and 38% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Cannock can view Cardinal Griffin Catholic College's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Attendance & staffing
Attendance91.1%England avg 91.0%
Persistent absence25.1%England avg 25.8%
Pupils per teacher18.4England avg 17.6
Teachers with QTS92%England avg 97%
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Pupil intake
Free school meals28.6%England avg 28.6%
English not first language5.3%England avg 18.3%
DfE school census, 2025/26
GCSE results — Key Stage 4
Attainment 843.6
Progress 8-0.2
Grade 5+ English & maths36%
Grade 4+ English & maths56%
EBacc entry57%
EBacc average point score3.82
DfE, 2024/25
Sixth form — A-level
A-level grade (point score)28.4
Value added-0.41Below average · 95% CI -0.6 to -0.2
Retention95%
DfE 16-18 results, 2024/25
Nearby schools in Cannock
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