The short version
Average GCSE results. 78% capacity.
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 43.6 vs national 43.8)
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
43.6
0.2 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
36%
6.2pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
57%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.41
Band 4Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
93%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
88%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
2%
Employment
Directly into work
2%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
6%
Based on 172 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 16 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
22% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
4% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 55 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 775
- Capacity
- 78%
- FSM
- 28.7%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Staffordshire
- Trust
- ST GABRIEL THE ARCHANGEL CATHOLIC MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Hermione Gibson (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksAcademy conversion letter
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Cardinal Way, Stafford Road, Cannock, Staffordshire, WS11 4AW
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSherbrook Primary School
Special school · 478m away
St Lukes CofE Primary School
Primary · 653m away
Cannock Chase High School
Secondary · 881m away
Moorhill Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Redhill Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Chadsmoor CofE (VC) Junior School
Primary · 1.5km away
Longford Primary Academy
Primary · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
Is Cardinal Griffin Catholic College a selective school?
No. Cardinal Griffin Catholic College is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
How many pupils attend Cardinal Griffin Catholic College?
Cardinal Griffin Catholic College currently has 775 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Cardinal Griffin Catholic College take?
Cardinal Griffin Catholic College caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Cardinal Griffin Catholic College?
Cardinal Griffin Catholic College is in Cannock, WS11 4AW, in the Staffordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Cardinal Griffin Catholic College have a sixth form?
Yes, Cardinal Griffin Catholic College has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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