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Cardinal Griffin Catholic College

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Cardinal Griffin Catholic College

Cardinal Way, Stafford Road, Cannock, WS11 4AW

Academy converter · Ages 11–18 · Non-selective · Mixed

Ofsted
Good
Feb 2018

Historical inspection outcome; read the latest report for the full findings.

Academic picture

43.3school · 46.0 national reference

Attainment 8 · 2024/25. Average GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage.

Why is Progress 8 unavailable?

Progress 8 is unavailable nationally for this year because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled. This is not a negative judgement on the school.

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
43.3
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
13.7%
Basics 9-5
35.6%

Exam attainment

Attainment 8 · GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage or a measure of progress.

School · 2024/25

43.3

National · same year

46.0

SchoolNational reference
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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2023/2441.246.4
2024/2543.346.0

Learning progress

Progress 8 · Progress compared with pupils who had similar prior attainment. Zero is the national progress baseline.

School · 2024/25

Not available

National · same year

Not available

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Progress 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2023/24-0.310.00
2024/25Not availableNot available

Progress 8 is unavailable for 2024/25 because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled nationally. Missing values are not zero.

Grades at or above each threshold

These percentages overlap: grades 9–7 are also included in 9–5 and 9–4. Do not add the lines together.

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available for 2 years

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
57.0%
EBacc APS
3.80
EBacc 9-5
10.4%
EBacc 9-4
14.1%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
28.35
A*-A Grades
10.7%
A*-B Grades
32.0%
AAB+ %
4.0%

APS per Entry

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Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 48 students entered

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Nearby secondary schools

Closest alternatives within 15 km.

Cannock Chase High School
0.88 km away · Academy converter
Good
Chaselea Alternative Provision Academy
1.62 km away · Academy alternative provision sponsor led
Requires improvement
Great Oaks College
1.88 km away · Other independent special school
Staffordshire University Academy
2.11 km away · Academy sponsor led
Good
Hednesford Valley High School
2.16 km away · Community special school
Good

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About Cardinal Griffin Catholic College

Cardinal Griffin Catholic College is a secondary school in Cannock, Staffordshire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2018 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 43.3. The school has around 775 pupils on roll. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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Location: Cardinal Way, Cannock, WS11 4AW | More schools in Staffordshire

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Cardinal Griffin Catholic College, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

There is no graded full inspection on the current URN yet; older predecessor records are shown below.

  1. Mar 2023 — School remains Good (predecessor: Cardinal Griffin Catholic College)
  2. Feb 2018 — Good (predecessor: Cardinal Griffin Catholic College)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Cardinal Griffin Catholic College

What is Cardinal Griffin Catholic College's Ofsted rating?
Cardinal Griffin Catholic College received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2018 inspection.
What are Cardinal Griffin Catholic College's latest exam results?
Cardinal Griffin Catholic College: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 43.3. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.
Where is Cardinal Griffin Catholic College located?
Cardinal Griffin Catholic College is a secondary school in Cannock, Staffordshire (WS11 4AW).
How many pupils attend Cardinal Griffin Catholic College?
Cardinal Griffin Catholic College has around 775 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Cardinal Griffin Catholic College with other schools?
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