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Cardinal Griffin Catholic College
Goodgraded 14/03/2023Ages 11–18775 pupilsFaithRoman 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.
Ofsted & inspectionGood
Latest graded inspection
Last inspected 14/03/2023. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points0 strengths · 2 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Progress 8
Value added
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
GCSE results — Key Stage 4Below average
Attainment 843.6
England avg 45.1 · was 41.2 in 2023/24
Progress 8-0.2
Grade 5+ English & maths36%
England avg 45% · was 36% in 2023/24
Grade 4+ English & maths56%
England avg 65% · was 60% in 2023/24
EBacc entry57%
England avg 39%
EBacc average point score3.82
England avg 4.03
DfE, 2024/25. What is a Progress 8 score?
Sixth form — A-levelBelow average
A-level grade (point score)28.4
A-level grade (best 3)28.5
APS best 3: 28.5
AAB or better4%
Retention95%
Value added-0.41
Below average · 95% CI -0.6 to -0.2
DfE 16-18 results, 2024/25
Pupil intake28.6%
Free school meals28.6%
England avg 28.6%
English not first language5.3%
England avg 18.3%
Places filled85%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing91.1%
Attendance91.1%
England avg 91.0%
Pupils per teacher18.4
England avg 17.6
Persistent absence25.1%
England avg 25.8%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Cannock
All schools in Cannock →Sherbrook Primary SchoolGood · 0.3 miSt Lukes CofE Primary SchoolGood · 0.4 miCannock Chase High SchoolGood · 0.5 miMoorhill Primary SchoolGood · 0.7 miSt Mary's Catholic Primary SchoolGood · 0.9 miLongford Primary Academy0.9 mi
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